Quality Control Director Jobs in California

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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Manager, Quality, Full Time, Day, Paradise

  • Castle Medical Center
  • Paradise, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Paradise, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Develops programs/processes related to Quality Management....

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Director, Quality & Patient Safety (Acute)

  • Sutter Health
  • Auburn, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Working knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in clinical settings....

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Quality Director

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Quality Systems Development- Design and implement SOPs, validation protocols, and documentation systems....

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Director of Quality - Aerospace

  • AppleOne
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 10 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 Control Lead

  • Balanced Body, Inc
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Balanced Body is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Machinist to join our team in a pivotal lead role. This isn't just a "check-the-box" inspection jobwe need...

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Quality Manager

  • Ametek, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 hours ago

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

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Quality Control Manager

  • STO Building Group
  • Redding, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Summary The Quality Control Managers work to understand the client's needs and requirements by ensuring company and customer quality standards are being met. This role is responsible for...

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Manager Quality Improvement (PQI)

  • CalOptima
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, 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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RN Director of Quality Risk Management

  • Vibra Healthcare Inc.
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Responsible for directing quality management efforts to ensure continuous improvement and organizational excellence, adherence with all regulatory, compliance, accreditation, and legal...

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Customer Quality Manager

  • Amphenol Communication Solutions
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day 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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Field Quality Manager

  • Omnidian
  • Brisbane, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA
  • 2 days ago

Solar Service Guys and Omnidian are seeking an experienced and hands on Field Quality Manager to support the day-to-day leadership, quality, safety, and performance of our field workforce across...

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Director, Quality & Patient Safety (Clinician)

  • Sutter Health
  • Auburn, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 2 days ago

Working knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in clinical settings....

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Manager, Quality Operations (CDx/GMP)

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, 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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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in California 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 California
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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