Quality Assurance Director Jobs in San Jose, 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 Coordinator

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator Job Location: San Jose-USA-95110 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $19.17 - 29.13 per hour About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the worlds largest...

Director, QA Data Governance, Biologics Manufacturing - Expat in South Korea

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Expertise in Quality Management Systems, including Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS), Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such...

Quality Assurance / Control Manager

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This role includes managing, enhancing, and implementing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement....

Senior QA Manager, Computer System Validation

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Senior QA Manager, Computer System Validation (CSV QA) W2 Contract Salary Range: $145,600 - $166,400 per year Location: Redwood City, CA - Hybrid Role Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

experience - Experience managing manual testers - Experience managing automation testers - Experience testing web technologies and back-end services - Experience identifying and reviewing test plans, test...

Senior QA Manager, Quality Management System (QMS)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Create and Implement quality systems business processes and author SOPs and Work Instructions for eQMS systems....

Director, QA Validation

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Management System.Stays abreast of evolving multi-regional regulatory requirements and develops strategies to assess and update internal quality processes accordingly.Provides support for internal...

Quality Engineering Manager, FlashArray

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in...

Software Quality Engineering Manager

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

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 17, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200599518 Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work....

Senior Quality Assurance Manager: Contact Center Operations

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Management and Interaction Analytic products preferred....

Technical Program Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, Project Starline

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Apply share linkCopy link emailEmail a friend info_outline XNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 16 days ago

The QA Manager is the designated SQF Practitioner on site in the absence of the QA Director Develop and maintain food safety (PCQI) documents and quality management related programs, including record...

Quality Engineering Manager

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Company Overview We are a specialized provider of conformal coating services for printed circuit boards (PCBs), supporting mission-critical applications in the aerospace, defense, drone, and space...

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Quality Assurance Coordinator Quality Assurance Coordinator locations Fremont, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-8631 Vishay manufactures one of the world's...

Sr. Director, Quality Assurance

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

What You'll Bring: Experience: 18+ years of leadership in electronic and computer product quality management systems, preferably in the server and high-end computing industry....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
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 San Jose, 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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