Quality Control Director Jobs in San Diego, 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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Quality Manager - Private Label

  • L&R Distributors
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (22 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities 1) Quality Strategy, KPIs & Governance Execute and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to industry standards for Cosmetics & OTC Personal Care Products (cGMP, ISO...

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Associate Director, Quality Operations

  • ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

management system in compliance with US and international regulations Provide on-site GMP quality support at CMOs, including participation in audits and inspections as required Represent Quality Assurance...

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Associate Director, Quality (Key Customer)

  • nVent Electric Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Experience leading supplier quality organizations and global supply bases. Advanced knowledge of enterprise quality systems and digital quality platforms....

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Sr Manager, Quality Engineering

  • Mainstay Medical
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

Supplier Management & Audit Support : Responsible for supporting supplier quality management, ongoing performance monitoring, receiving inspections, NCMRs, and supplier audits....

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Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Manager

  • Capricor Therapeutics
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Quality Management and corporate/supplier audits....

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Director Quality Systems

  • Becton Dickinson & Company
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Effective and efficient Quality Management Ensures the MMS QMS is efficient, compliant and simplified to promote the best quality practices....

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Manager, Quality Control

  • Insmed Incorporated
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare...

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Associate Director Quality, Data Center Solutions

  • nVent Electric Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Quality Management Systems (QMS) Lead the Data Center Solutions Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry and customer-specific requirements....

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Children's Surgery Program Manager - Quality Management

  • Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the program management and organization of the Children's Surgery Program in collaboration with the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery. Assumes accountability for:...

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Manager, Quality Control Engineering (P)

  • Insmed Incorporated
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare...

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Quality Control Manager

  • Schuff Steel
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: San Diego-Office - San Diego, CA 92123Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearSchuff Steel is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to oversee quality...

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QC Manager, Analytical Stability

  • Abzena Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Coordinate stability protocol and report authoring in accordance with ICH guidelines, internal SOPs, and quality system requirements....

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Qc Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Qc Manager at Confidential Qc Manager at Confidential in San Diego, California Posted in 3 days ago. Job Description: Under supervision of licensed architect manage prep of architectural...

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Quality Manager II

  • nVent Electric Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001)....

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Safety and Quality Manager

  • Randstad
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago

Management System programs OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent Experience preparing and enforcing safety program Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Bachelor's degree within...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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