Quality Control Director Jobs in Santa Clara, 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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Customer Quality Manager

  • Amphenol Communication Solutions
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago

management programs (DMAIC and 8D).Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).Understanding of product documentation and technical drawings with emphasison GD&T.Knowledgeable in semiconductor and...

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Manager, Supplier Quality Management (Contract)

  • Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

system requirements such as US FDA GMP, GCP, EMA, and ICH guidelines and have a proven track record of successfully implementing these requirements Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication...

Remote Part Time

Senior Manager, Quality Management System - QA

  • Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Design an architectural landscape for Quality Management System....

Hybrid

Director, Quality

  • FormFactor, Inc.
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ensure governance and integration with Supplier Quality systems to align supplier performance, compliance, and standards globally....

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Senior Director, Quality Operations, Service and Repair, Americas

  • Olympus
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality management systems that align with globally harmonized processes and ensure consistent, compliant and efficient execution....

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Quality Manager

  • Amphenol Corporation
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago

management system a plusUnderstanding of IPC-A-610 / IPC-A- 620 a plusExperience with Verification and Validation activities throughout the NewProduct Introduction process a plus Responsibilities as...

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Senior Quality Management System Engineer

  • 191 Altera Corporation
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced, self-driven Senior QMS Engineer to lead and shape the enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) for Altera FPGA Semiconductor design and development...

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Quality Improvement Director

  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago

This highly regarded Central California Coast hospital is seeking a Quality Improvement Director for an exceptional opportunity to lead a growing Quality Management department focused on patient safety...

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Senior Director Quality Vision Equipment

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 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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Sr Director, Quality

  • Lyten
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Building a Scalable Quality System Lyten's quality system must be designed for where we are going, not just where we are today....

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Regional Quality Manager

  • Eurofins
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 19 days ago

System....

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Project Manager/BA Risk-based quality management (RBQM)

  • Elista Global LLC
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Project Manager/BA – Risk-based quality management (RBQM) FTE, Salary - Maximum 80k to 130k Onsite, San Jose CA – No remote (Only California Candidates) Minimum 10 yrs Primary skills: • 8+ years of...

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Technical Program u0026 Quality Manager (System-in-Package)

  • Apple Inc.
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and...

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Quality Manager

  • AppleOne
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago

degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Chemistry, or related technical field....

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Technical Program & Quality Manager (System-in-Package)

  • Apple
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: May 13, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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