Quality Control Director Jobs in Orange, CA

A QA (Quality Assurance) Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for implementing and managing systems that ensure products meet established quality standards. These professionals oversee the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to detect defects and deviations from specifications. The QA Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and leads activities to ensure quality control processes are effective. They're also responsible for training and leading QA team members, identifying issues in efficiency and suggest improvements, and ensuring that all tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated.

A potential QA Manager should have a range of important skills including attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and leadership qualities. They should have a strong understanding of quality control standards and methodologies, and proficiency with quality control software. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a QA Manager, professionals might hold roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, or Quality Assurance Engineer.

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Director of Quality - Aerospace

  • AppleOne
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple facilities and business units....

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Quality Manager

  • Ametek, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Maintain and develop AMETEK's quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with industry standards....

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Manager Quality Improvement (PQI)

  • CalOptima
  • Orange, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Certification in quality or process improvement (e.g., Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt). 2 years of experience in quality management or improvement within a managed...

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Director Quality and Performance Excellence

  • Community Hospital of Huntington Park
  • Huntington Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Leads the design, planning, implementation and coordination of Quality Management and Performance Improvement activities for assigned hospitals and medical staff departments, committees, service lines...

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Manager, Quality Operations (CDx/GMP)

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Strong experience with IVD design transfer, validation strategy, supplier quality interfaces, and management of complex quality system events....

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Senior Technical Program Manager, Quality

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

management system experience Experience scaling quality systems alongside production ramp from low rate to full rate US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate...

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IT Business Relationship Manager Quality, Regulatory, and Technical Services

  • 1003 Abbott Laboratories
  • Lake Forest, CA (15 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (15 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Lake Forest : J55 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more...

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Associate Professional, Quality Management

  • CoreLogic
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission-to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched...

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Director of Quality

  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards such as ISO9001, AS9100, etc. Experience in interfacing with agencies and managing regulatory compliance....

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Quality Control Manager

  • Barnard Construction Company, Inc
  • Whittier, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Whittier, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering...

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Supervisor, Quality Performance & Grievance and Appeals

  • AltaMed
  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Management activities that drive regulatory compliance and organizational performance....

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Manager, Quality Engineering (Automation)

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

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Director of Quality and Patient Safety (Orange/Irvine) - FT Days

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 7 days ago

Overview UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI...

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Sr Director, Quality

  • Masimo Corporation
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Drive continuous enhancement of quality systems, processes, and performance metrics to support evolving regulatory standards and business requirements....

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Senior Director Quality Vision Equipment

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Maintains, sustains and continuously improves the Quality Management Systems and monitors the performance and health of those Quality Management Systems through metrics and analytics....

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Orange, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Orange, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Master's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
10.2%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
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 Control Directors in Orange, 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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