Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Essex, MD

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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Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV, Health Services (Quality Management Specialist) - #25-002820-0009

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 1 day ago

GRADE 16 LOCATION OF POSITION PHPA, IDPHSB Navigation Division Baltimore, MD 21223 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to serve as a Quality Management Specialist within the Navigation...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Develop and maintain quality assurance documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports. Track and report on quality metrics, identifying trends and areas for concern....

Executive Director QA

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Training & Development: Skilled in implementing robust quality systems,qualifications,validations and product life cycle management Continuous Improvement: A track record of driving successful continuous...

Instructional Delivery and Quality Assurance Lead

  • Hanover, MD (17 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (17 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for an Instructional Delivery and Quality Assurance Lead to [enter basic summary of what this positions purpose is]. This position will be located in Hanover,...

Manager, Quality Assurance - All Suites

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 21 days ago

_\*\*\*This is a remote position with a preferred candidate located in Georgia or South Carolina\*\*\*_ This is your chance to be part of an in\-house Brands team of industry experts in the...

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Associate Director for Quality Assurance - Family Reunification

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 22 days ago

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you! Reporting to the Deputy Director for Children's Services, the Family...

Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement quality management systems and processes Collaborating with various departments to drive initiatives that enhance Comtech Quality objectives Facilitate regular...

Quality Systems Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 28 days ago

The Quality Systems Manager (QSM) ensures predictable, consistent, high quality products are distributed to customers daily....

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Fort Meade, MD (23 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (23 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage the overall QA strategy, test plans, and test cases for AEM components, integrations, and platform features....

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Participates in Internal audit for the Company's ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System....

Instructional Delivery and Quality Assurance Lead (IDQL)

  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United...

Senior Instructional Designer, Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Essex, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Essex, MD
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will develop, implement, and manage processes of quality assurance to ensure that all the 450+ online and blended classes at CCBC meet nationally recognized...

Senior Instructional Designer, Quality Assurance Coordinator Community College of Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will develop, implement, and manage processes of quality assurance to ensure that all the 450+ online and blended classes at CCBC meet nationally recognized...

Director, QA Clinical Operations

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Director, Quality Assurance Clinical Operations Position Summary Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop,...

Director, QA Clinical Operations

  • Severn, MD (18 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Severn, MD (18 miles from Essex, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Director, Quality Assurance Clinical Operations Position Summary Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop,...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Essex, MD

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Essex, MD 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 Essex, MD
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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