Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in San Mateo, CA

A Quality Assurance Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing procedures and protocols to ensure products or services meet the required standards and regulations. They design and monitor quality control systems, perform regular audits, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and oversee the team responsible for quality checks. They also liaise with other departments to ensure that the quality control processes are integrated throughout the business, and they are the point of contact for external inspections and audits.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Manager include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and excellent communication. They should be proficient in the use of quality control software and statistical analysis. Certifications that could be helpful for this role include ISO 9001 Quality Management, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and Lean Six Sigma. Prior to becoming a Quality Assurance Manager, individuals might have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, and Quality Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Experience within quality systems in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment. Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred....

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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days 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 Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days 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

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 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...

Director, Product Quality Lead

  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to learn specialized platforms (Veeva, Power BI, Calyx, SAP, etc) **Skills and Qualifications:** + Advanced degree in life sciences, quality management, or related field + 10+ years of experience...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, 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 (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Director, QA Validation

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 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...

Software Quality Engineering Manager

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

Associate Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Align, strategize and collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality function within Gilead Enhance Global Third party Quality Oversight program and Qualification Process by leading initiatives to maintain...

Senior Quality Assurance Manager: Contact Center Operations

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager to join our GetInsured team....

Sr. IVD QA Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Experience implementing and/or managing Document Control using an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)....

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Managers in San Mateo, 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 Managers in San Mateo, 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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