Quality Control Director Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Senior Quality Manager

  • Oakland, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Provides direction on the BART Quality Management System (QMS), including the development of quality assurance procedures and preparation and implementation of quality management plans; manages the...

Associate Director, Quality CDS Business Strategy and Operations

  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA (17 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Management System (QMS)....

Quality Control Manager

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

Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification - Required USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) Certification - Preferred First Aid/CPR Certification - Preferred In-depth...

Manager, Quality Systems Global Learning

  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: ultrafocused - Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities The Manager, Quality Systems Global Learning will be responsible for supporting and ensuring operational efficiency...

Sr. Customer Quality Manager

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a Customer Quality Manager, who thrives in navigating through fast-paced environments to support rapidly growing Lumentum business with AI Products and Hyperscaler Customers. In...

Sr. Director- Quality Operations

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

As the Senior Director, Quality, you will drive excellence in quality systems, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes across global sites....

Director, QC Analytical

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

Circle Pharma is a dynamic biotech company advancing the discovery and development of cell-permeable oral macrocycles. Our platform combines structure-based drug design and advanced synthetic...

Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety, the Senior Director for Quality & Patient Safety, Saint Francis (SF) and St. Mary's (SM). provides strategic...

Director of Quality Improvement

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY University of California San Francisco The University of California San Francisco, Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for a...

Sr. Manager, QC Immunoassay

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The position will be an integral part of the team responsible for method validation/transfer and cGMP-compliance in routine operations for immunoassays performed for all phases of clinical development...

Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety, the Senior Director for Quality & Patient Safety, Saint Francis (SF) and St. Marys (SM). provides strategic...

Clinical Data Quality Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

Clinical Data Quality Manager San Francisco, Remote PicnicHealth is simplifying clinical research with AI, making it faster and cheaper to get new treatments to patients. We're bringing a...

Director of Quality Improvement University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY University of California San Francisco The University of California San Francisco, Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for a...

Quality Control Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Current Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. Valid state driver's license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Builders' Driving Policy....

Associate Director, Quality Systems

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

Understanding of industry quality management tools, quality systems (e.g., Veeva strongly preferred)....

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
25.9%
High School or GED
10.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Directors in San Francisco, 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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