QC Director Jobs in Des Moines, IA

A Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in the quality control industry, ensuring that products and services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Their key responsibilities include inspecting materials, products, or systems to identify defects or deviations, conducting tests and measurements using specific tools, maintaining records of testing results, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. They also recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

For this role, technical skills are crucial, such as understanding of statistical quality control, proficiency in MS Office and database systems, and familiarity with blueprints and technical documents. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering or a related field is often required. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can greatly enhance employment prospects. Prior to becoming a Quality Control Technician, a person may have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Production Operator, or Laboratory Technician, which provide hands-on experience in product inspection and quality assurance.

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Senior Manager, Operations Quality Management

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago

Additional responsibilities include: + Collaborate across Quality Management to ensure operational and department performance requirements are met, to include cross training of staff within and across...

Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Meta is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to join our Data Center Engineering & Construction team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently...

Medicaid Quality Management Product Owner

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago

Responsibilities include: The Medicaid Quality Management Product Owner will collaborate with subject matter experts to inform product design of the quality management system and will translate business...

MDMIA_Manager, Quality-Patient Safety_MOC0484

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 26 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: N/A Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built...

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. Knowledge of project budget process and tools. Knowledge of department budget process and tools. Knowledge of Project controls. Risk assessment/management....

Surmasis Pharmaceutical - Director of Quality M-F Pay Based on Experience

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago

systems....

Surmasis - Quality Manager (M - F) Pay Based on Experience

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma) are a plus. Knowledge: Deep understanding of GMP and FDA regulations pharmaceutical regulations....

Medical Group Manager Quality and Safety

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the MercyOne ( Trinity Health) Mission, Vision, Core V al ues, Actions and...

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Salary for QC Director Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

QC Directors in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
25.9%
High School or GED
10.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QC Directors in Des Moines, IA
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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