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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PWC INC

Superintendent / QC Manager / SSHO For DoD Projects

Seeking Superintendent who holds current NAVFAC Certificates for QC Manager (QCM) and Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for construction project(s) oversite. Requirement of five years of...

Quality Manager

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

Director of Quality and Population Health

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 hours ago

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse...

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Manager, Quality AGC

  • Woodland, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Position Summary: The AGC Quality Manager assists in documenting and executing the Grain Company's Quality Management Systems for two cleaning plant locations in collaboration with the Corporate Quality...

Quality Manager 2 - Inspection

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 16 hours ago

May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies....

US E EA - Manager, Quality Engineering AI/ML PxE AMG - 307875

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 hours ago

engineering processes....

Sr Director, Quality Systems

  • Irvine, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Duties & Responsibilities Maintain, support, and ensure effective implementation of the following quality systems: CAPA, Complaint Management, MDR and Vigilance Reporting, and Quality Systems Management...

Quality Manager

  • Escalon, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Escalon, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Routinely monitors KHC quality systems, tools, and data sources to proactively address potential risks before they occur....

Business Application Consulting - Program Risk & Quality Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Platform Engineering & Architecture Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise...

Quality Manager

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Location Address: 2875 S Elm Ave,, Fresno, California 93706 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) Leads administration of quality, process, and business...

QA/QC Manager - Data Center Construction

  • El Mirage, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Mirage, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full...

Quality Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

The role requires working together with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to form an effective approach to quality management on behalf of our clients....

Aerospace Quality Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Article Inspection Reports (serve as trainer when needed) Responsible for planning, developing, and directing quality assurance policies, programs and initiatives Directs process and product testing...

Site Quality Head

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Ensure requirements of Curia global Quality Systems are implemented and maintained in each operation throughout the facility....

Fabrication Quality Manager

  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 days ago

for the Fabrication Quality Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you: Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or other technical discipline is desirable) 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality...

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Quality Control Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%

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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