Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Coordinator - Food Safety

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Role Purpose Statement Primary responsibility is to maintain the Global Quality System of Sky Chefs and to ensure the Customer Service Center (CSC) is in compliance with customer, Federal Drug Administration...

Internal Audit QA Director, Digital Transformation

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description: As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Director, you will play a critical role in overseeing the SAP S4/HANA global implementation ("Digital Core" program). You will lead our...

RN Director Quality Management

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Direct quality management activities and resources. Oversee progress of departmental and hospital-wide quality improvement projects....

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

management framework, ensuring consistent performance across enterprise IT operations....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Introduction \n\n\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more...

Quality Assurance Manager (PROGRAM MANAGER I) - #25-005476-0019

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Introduction When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1...

Quality Assurance Manager-Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - (QAMGR001_COMPANY_1.2) Job Title Quality Assurance Manager-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Location Bethesda, MD 20817 US (Primary) Category Quality...

Director, Quality Assurance and Improvement

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Previous leadership experience and quality management experience especially in customer service industry. Three-year experience leadership experience in quality assurance....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Columbia, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 11 days ago

The National Security Sector of Leidos has a career opportunity for a talented Quality Assurance Manager to support a program in the Cyber & Analytics Business Area....

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Quality Management Specialist

  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Management of Quality Management Program records....

Manager, QA Systems

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Manager, QA Systems Position Summary: The Manager - Computer Systems Validation is responsible for providing Quality oversight of Catalent's Engineering, Quality Control, IT and Validation groups...

Manager, QA Systems

  • Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Manager, QA Systems Catalent - 3.0 Harmans, MD Job Details Full-time $118,720 - $163,240 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications GAMP GMP...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager What you will do Let's do this! Let's change the world!...

Quality Assurance Manager, Child Services (onsite, DMV area)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 days ago

The hire of the Quality Assurance Manager, or any replacements thereof, must be approved in writing by the CO or the COR....

IT Service Desk Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Quality Assurance Manager for a Full-Time position....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Managers in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, 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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