QC Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Director, Quality, CORE, Road Mapping - ES Apps

  • RTX
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Strong understanding of CORE methodologies and quality management systems....

Remote

Manager, S/4 HANA Business Analyst - Quality Management (Material Masters/QIR/DQR/CAPA)

  • RTX
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Provide dedicated support to supplier quality processes and work closely with Source-to-Pay (S2P), plant maintenance integrated teams....

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Risk & Quality Control Manager- Forfeited Real Property

  • ISN Corporation
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in Government Services! At ISN Corporation, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, we deliver specialized professional services to over 100 Federal...

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Data Quality Manager-Forfeited Real Property

  • ISN Corporation
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain data quality management procedures and standards....

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Senior Director, Quality

  • ATCC
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will oversee a team of up to 60 FTE across Quality Control, Quality Systems, Operations Quality, Validation, and External Supplier Quality, supporting...

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Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer / Quality Control Manager

  • Aleut Federal, LLC
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Must have completed the following training/certifications: EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Certification (current) OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety CPR/First Aid Certification Construction Quality Management (CQM...

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Quality Control Manager (Gaithersburg, MD)

  • Planate Management Group
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Management (CQM) for Contractors" and maintain a current certificate (can be done after hiring) Proficient in both written and verbal English Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and basic...

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Construction Project/Quality Manager (CBP)

  • Logistics Management Institute
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Overview LMI is seeking a construction project professional to join our team in Big Bend, TX. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions...

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Associate Director Quality - Apheresis Auditor

  • AstraZeneca
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Well-developed knowledge of electronic quality systems (e.g., SAP, Veeva). A broad and comprehensive understanding of investigational medicinal products....

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Quality Control Manager - Baltimore

  • Turner Construction Company
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Division: Maryland Project Location(s): Baltimore, MD 21202 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job...

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Quality Manager - Washington, D.C.

  • Walden Security
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; is fully committed to the Quality Management System (QMS)....

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Manager, Quality System Compliance Auditor (Remote)

  • RTX
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services team: RTX Corporation is seeking an experienced QMS (Quality Management System) Auditor to join our Enterprise Quality Audit...

Remote

QC Manager

  • Precigen
  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Job Title: QC Manager Department: Quality Control - Analytical GENERAL DESCRIPTION: QC Manger is responsible for overseeing a team of QC Analysts and is also responsible for maintaining the QC...

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Administrative Coordinator - Quality Management

  • Howard University Hospital
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Reporting to the Manager of Quality Management, you will coordinate administrative workflows, support staff meetings and QA-led committees, contribute to policy development and internal audits, and...

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Operations Quality Manager

  • Quanta
  • Halethorpe, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Halethorpe, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Provides guidance in the planning of the Quality Management System....

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Salary for QC Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

QC Directors in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Master's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
10.2%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QC Directors in Columbia, MD
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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