QC Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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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Quality Control Manager

  • University Place, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • University Place, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 hours ago

Quality Control Manager Bering Straits Native Corporation - University Place, WA Posted: 8/1/2025 - Expires: 10/29/2025 Job ID: 292253516 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email...

Home Health Director of Quality Outcomes

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus Location: The ideal candidate for this role will live in PST. Position Summary The Home Health Director of Quality Outcomes is responsible for modeling...

Market Director Quality - Puget Sound

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities Job Summary: Provides basic and specialty cleaning services to all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, floors and public environments (as assigned)...

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

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Director of Quality

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 23 days ago

actions), Supplier Quality (incoming material quality, supplier quality audits, and new supplier approval) and Quality Systems (ISO 9001 and ISO14001 registrations, company quality targets and metrics...

Market Director Quality - Puget Sound

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Overview Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization...

Quality Control Managers

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 29 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 29 days ago

Manager, Project Manager or Project Engineer Federal Experience is a MUST Familiarity with USACE EM-385-1-1 Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing and cost control Detailed...

Quality Manager

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee the day-to-day functions of the Quality Assurance (QA) department. - Manage an effective quality assurance program that monitors and resolves...

QC Manager (Federal Construction Projects)

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

General Summary This position is accountable for all aspects of Quality Management at an Area, Large Project, or Region....

Quality Manager

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Quality System: Providing leadership and expertise to implement, improve and maintain aerospace quality systems which include AS9100 and Nadcap....

Quality Control Manager

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Implement a Quality Management System to ensure compliance with quality standards and/or contract specific documents that may include QC and QA inspection and testing programs, accredited lab facilities...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Salary for QC Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.


Highest Education Level

QC Managers in Lakewood, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
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 Lakewood, 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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