QC Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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Senior Quality Manager (Consultant/Part Time)

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Senior Quality Manager (Consultant/Part Time)** Clinical Project Manager/Scientist Orange County, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 67 | Pay Rate High: 75 + Added - 13/06/2025 Apply for Job **Part Time Quality...

Manager - Quality Engineering

  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Managing a team to support: Site quality systems development and continual improvement, working within the site teams to maintain ISO9001, AS9100 certifications and other industry standards Site Quality...

Project Director of Quality - Specialty

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Project Director of Quality (PDQ) will be supporting and traveling to Acadia facilities across the country with a typical focus on their assigned Group. The PDQ may...

Customer Quality Manager (Michigan/Indiana)

  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Harbinger Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and...

Director, Quality Engineering

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+...

Quality Control Manager (QCM)

  • Midway City, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midway City, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Bavaria, Germany - Grafenwoehr Lager, Germany Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Position Title: Quality Control Manager (QCM) Area of Requirement:...

Coordinator, Quality Management & Improvement University of California Irvine

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Your Role on the Team Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Student Health, incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the SHC Quality Management and Improvement...

Quality Manager

  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Facilitate through Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service / Supply Chain leadership, full integration of Quality Management System (QMS) into value streams....

Health Officer/Quality Manager

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Implement and maintain Quality Management System, audits and records in compliance with local and global regulations....

Construction Quality Control Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 12 days ago

Stay updated on industry trends and regulations related to construction quality management. Qualifications Proven experience in construction management or a related field....

Quality Control Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Generates NCMRS, assists with Non-Conforming Material Control Program; communicates with Supplier Quality Manager and Supply Chain regarding quality issues and corrective action....

Quality Manager

  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems....

Director, Quality and EHS

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 days ago

Focal point for Supplier Quality Management support including on-site evaluations or audits Manage internal Audits of the Quality Management System and processes....

Director, Quality Engineering WW IPD

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The role also ensures the maintenance of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, supporting both new product development and sustaining...

Quality Manager

  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

HACCP, SQF, or GFSI certification preferred. Strong knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations. Experience in food manufacturing or processing...

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Salary for QC Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

QC Managers in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QC Managers in Santa Ana, CA
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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