Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Cupertino, CA

A Quality Assurance Director in the quality control industry is primarily responsible for managing and implementing the systems needed to ensure the quality of products or services. They oversee the planning, development and implementation of inspection systems and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met across the organization. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as production and purchasing to formulate quality control policies. They are also tasked with monitoring performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and making necessary adjustments in processes or systems.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Director include good leadership and communication skills, ability to analyze data and make decisions, knowledge of quality assurance terminology, tools, and methodologies, and familiarity with industry regulations. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can enhance their credibility. Prior roles that can lead up to becoming a Quality Assurance Director include Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Specialist.

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

quality to resolve quality issues Lead inspection test method validations and drive continuous improvement Maintain and report on department metrics and audit readiness Qualifications: Bachelor's degree...

Sr. Quality Engineering Manager, Quality & Lean Manufacturing

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

DESCRIPTION The Sr. Hardware Quality Engineering Manager (QEM) is responsible for ensuring that our products are designed for quality and continue to meet our customers' high expectations during...

Quality Assurance Manager, Alexa Audio

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 5 days ago

cases and testing results with a strong QA background - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent - * Experience building a QA organization that is responsible for...

Associate Director, QA Training & Performance

  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 6 days ago

At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies...

Associate Manager/Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Burlingame, CA (24 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (24 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Experience in managing and administering electronic quality management systems (eQMS) is required....

Senior QA Manager, Software Engineering

  • San Mateo, CA (22 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (22 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Senior QA Manager, Software Engineering Sony Interactive Entertainment paid time off, 401(k) United States, California, San Mateo Jun 05, 2025 Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best...

Software Engineering SR. Manager - QA and Escalation Engineering

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 days ago

About Us: Juniper Networks is a leading innovator in telecommunications, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance connectivity and performance. Our dynamic team thrives on...

Test Automation QA Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Ensuring Comprehensive Coverage: Creating test cases that cover all critical paths and edge cases to ensure the software behaves as expected under various conditions....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The Quality Assurance Manager manages the Quality System for multiple sites across the Environment, Health, & Safety labs in the US under the direction of the Quality Assurance Director....

Product Quality Manager- Watch

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 11 days ago

quality engineers to ensure component quality and reliability; make recommendations to improve design/testOwn product quality strategy and execution across incoming quality, in-line quality, outgoing...

Quality Assurance Manager II

  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of the overall quality system or a specific procedure, including management review, CAPA management, internal quality audits, quality...

Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

  • Burlingame, CA (24 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (24 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Define and implement a forward-thinking quality system strategy aligned with business needs and global best practices....

Senior QA Manager, Software Engineering [San Mateo]

  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and...

Assoc Director, Quality Assurance

  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (20 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Understanding of domestic and international quality system regulations and the ability to drive continuous improvement....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Proven experience with the implementation and management of electronic quality management systems....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Cupertino, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Cupertino, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Directors in Cupertino, 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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