Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Kent, WA

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 - Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

in the Eurofins Environment Testing America Quality Management Plan (QMP)....

QA Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

Technical Quality Engineering Manager - Retail OMS & Supply Chain (Hybrid)

  • Issaquah, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and defects. Collaborate closely with DevOps to integrate quality checks into build and deploy pipelines....

Quality Assurance Manager (67561)

  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Company Overview: Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing integrated security solutions to government and commercial customers on four...

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

  • Bonney Lake, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bonney Lake, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Computer Skills Experience using cloud-based ERP and quality management systems (QMS). Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, strong Excel is required....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Retsil, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Retsil, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 days ago

A client that has asked us to confidentially search for a full-time Quality Assurance Manager, for their facility south of Madison, WI. This dairy company has been in business for 40 years and are...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Des Moines, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Develop and maintain Quality System documentation and approvals to meet ongoing business needs....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Kent, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 25 days ago

Develop and maintain Quality System documentation and approvals to meet ongoing business needs....

Sr. WHS Quality Assurance Mgr. , Governance and External Affairs

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition, this role will be responsible for managing the Quality Management System (QMS) and achieving and/or maintaining ISO 9001 certification....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

TITLE: Quality Assurance Manager LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA TerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living...

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Kent, WA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Kent, WA 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 Kent, 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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