Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Needham, MA

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

  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator Location: Marlborough, MA Pay Range: 26.60/hr Weekly pay Onsite only - This is an administrative role that requires someone with strong attention to detail...

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Management Systems Skilled in collaborating with functions such as Quality Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Regulatory, Research and Development, Design Assurance, and Project Management...

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Management System as the team evolves along with our pipeline....

Associate Director/Director, Quality Assurance Operations

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Company Overview: Strand Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company utilizing synthetic biology to genetically program mRNA to deliver truly revolutionary immunotherapies to patients....

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Are you detail-oriented and tech-savvy, looking to bring your skills to a meaningful role in a cutting-edge healthcare environment? We are a global leader in diagnostics and medical technology, is...

Sr Quality Assurance Lead Engineer (SAP S/4HANA - Central Finance)

  • Woonsocket, RI (23 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (23 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Must have experience in writing detailed test cases Proficient in Data Prep/Creation for SAP testing Experience with ALM / RallyStrong Excel & SAP Query Skills Interface Testing...

Quality Assurance Manager Manufacturing

  • Holliston, MA (11 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Holliston, MA (11 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing position include: 5+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting...

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Attend to details for day-to-day UAT testing activities of ~250 testers, assignment of test cases, recording of test outcomes and coordination of tester questions/issues with business teams to respond...

QA Manager (Health & Food Safety)

  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Restaurant Associates Position Title: QA Manager (Health & Food Safety) Reports To: Director of QA Salary: $90,000-$100,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package Become part...

Sr. QA Manager

  • Chelmsford, MA (22 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (22 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) complies with global standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485....

QA Manager (Health & Food Safety)

  • Cambridge, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Title: QA Manager (Health & Food Safety) Reports To: Director of QA Salary: $90,000-$100,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package Become part of Restaurant...

Quality Compliance Manager (Partner)

  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (18 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 8 days ago

This individual will own the internal audit program, inspection readiness and external audits / inspections, Compliance Surveillance, Quality metrics, Quality Management Review (QMR), and other compliance...

Associate Director, Quality Assurance CMO Management (Hybrid)

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 10 days ago

management system (QMS) events....

New Product Introduction Quality Engineering Manager

  • Burlington, MA (15 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (15 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Experience with new product development or Supplier Quality Management....

Senior Quality Systems Manager

  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (16 miles from Needham, MA)
  • 13 days ago

About This Role: Primarily responsible for managing the Corporate CAPA team and serve as Quality Management approver for the Corporate CAPA portfolio....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Needham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Needham, MA 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 Needham, MA
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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