QA Technician Jobs in Virginia

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 7 hours ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Perform Quality Control surveillance on preventative maintenance, repair and construction. Input inspection results to the Quality Control Inspection Create and follow up...

Jr Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Reston, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Junior Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Reston, VA Work Type: Hybrid Remote Work: 50% Job Description We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Quality...

Quality Assurance Specialist New

  • Naval Weapons Station, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Naval Weapons Station, VA
  • 16 hours ago

D QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST Department of Defense View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Naval Weapons Station, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties...

Quality Assurance Specialist (Nuclear)

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Rocky Mount, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Mount, VA
  • 1 day ago

Ready to thrive as a quality assurance (QA) specialist or technician in the manufacturing space? A few things come to mind: Flexibility. Reliability. Being safety-minded, detail-oriented and...

QA specialist - Reykjavik (Iceland)

  • VA
  • 2 days ago
  • VA
  • 2 days ago

Participate in continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field (or equivalent experience)....

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Naval Weapons Station, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Naval Weapons Station, VA
  • 3 days ago

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST Department of the Navy United Stes Fleet Forces Command Summary You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the ORDINANCE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT DEPT...

Construction Quality Assurance Technician

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do Testing and inspection services for the built environment, property condition assessments, specialized testing, building enclosure consulting, forensic investigation analysis, and...

Quality Technician 3RD Shift

  • Rocky Mount, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Rocky Mount, VA
  • 4 days ago

JOB DETAILS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Quality Technician conducts detailed inspections of fabricated parts, in process control inspections. Conducts audits of packaged, staged and loaded...

PT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Gordonsville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gordonsville, VA
  • 5 days ago

PT Quality Assurance Associate Posting Date: 04/23/2025 Location: Gordonsville, VA Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 386073 Address: USA-VA-Gordonsville-408 Gordon Ave...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago

Trillium Construction is now hiring a Mechanical Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist for a direct hire opportunity with a full-service design-build company in Norfolk, VA. This...

USA QA Specialist Level 1

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is currently looking to hire a Quality Specialist for their client in Richmond Virginia. **Location:** Richmond, VA **Pay Rate:** $ 35.00/hour **Job Type:** Temp...

2nd Shift QA Technician I

  • Danville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 6 days ago

2nd Shift QA Technician I - 11am-7:30pm Basic Purpose and Scope: The QA Technician I validates, through documentation, observation and performance of in-process line checks, that systems are in place...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago

Required Qualifications: Experience with ISO Quality Management systems ( QMS ) and internal audit procedures. Experience in document management and report generation....

Quality Assurance Technician (Night Shift)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 11 days ago

National Fruit Product Company, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Quality Control Technician FLSA status: Non-exempt Department: Quality Reports To: Supervisor Position responsibilities: Monitors...

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Virginia
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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