QC Director Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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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Asst. Director Quality, Training, and Documentation

  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

This role is responsible for reimagining and elevating how we deliver operational excellence through innovative approaches to quality management, employee development, and process improvement....

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Transportation Quality Manager

  • Mill Creek, WA (11 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mill Creek, WA (11 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do: Main Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement quality management systems to ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements Monitor and analyze data to identify trends...

Mgr. Quality Engineering

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life...

Manager, Quality Engineering

  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago

As a Sr. Quality Engineer specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, you will actively engage in your AI/ML craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple...

Transportation Quality Manager

  • Bothell, WA (5 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bothell, WA (5 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

What you'll do : Main Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement quality management systems to ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements Monitor and analyze data to identify...

Supervisor Quality RN

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago

The Supervisor for Utilization Management provides a key role in leading, facilitating and managing the hospital utilization management program in the Washington - NW Region. This role assists in...

Quality Manager in Projects

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 12 days ago

, computer science or business. 2+ years of experience in software quality management or software project quality management (leading various levels of technical support or professional staff) including...

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Quality Manager

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 days ago

We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in...

Senior QC Manager - Microbiology - Site based Redmond, WA

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Participate in daily and weekly operation meetings and Quality Management Reviews....

Project Quality Manager

  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities: Define and document project quality management plans. Implement quality assurance processes and conduct regular reviews....

Senior Director Quality & Regulatory - Medical Devices, Class II

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 18 days ago

Director/Senior Director Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Will serve as the Head of QA/RA and Quality Management Representative reporting to a COO....

Quality Manager - Maintenance Repair & Overhaul - Repair Station - 14 CFR Part 145

  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 20 days ago

management system, working with a Civil Aviation Authority [i.e., FAA, EASA, CAAC, TCCA, etc.]...

Manufacturing Quality Control Lead Technician

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Audit production processes and the food Safety and Quality Management system. Record, document, and evaluate consistency with the customer....

Senior Manager, Quality (H/F)

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 29 days ago

Safran Senior Manager, Quality (H/F) (M/F) NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Everett - USA Permanent contract il y a 2 jours NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. recruits : Safran est un...

Senior Manager, Quality

  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military...

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Salary for QC Director Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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Highest Education Level

QC Directors in Kirkland, WA 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 Kirkland, WA
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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