Quality Control Director Jobs in North Chicago, IL

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 Control Lead

  • Waukegan, IL (2 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Waukegan, IL (2 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software. Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary....

Quality Manager

  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001)....

Associate Director, Quality - Business Development

  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

You will assure systems and procedures for regulatory compliance are established and deployed while periodically reviewing the suitability and effectiveness of the quality system with executive management...

Associate Director, QC Labs Business Systems

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Associate Director, QC Labs Business Systems North Chicago, IL Function: Corporate Job Type Full-time Job ID: R00128168 Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative...

Quality Manager

  • Palatine, IL (17 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (17 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago

system and processes are aligned with the customer. 8) Responsible for all customer request for FAI, PPAP, FMEC, Control plans....

Associate Director, Quality - Business Development & External Contract Manufacturing

  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Periodically reviews the suitability and effectiveness of the quality system with executive management. Assesses and advises senior management concerning acquisition targets....

Quality Control Manager

  • Barrington, IL (19 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (19 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Quality Manager- collaborates closely with project teams and the quality department to establish schedules while overseeing the quality process for multiple projects simultaneously. This...

Quality Director

  • Niles, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Niles, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Management System and quality strategies to meet or exceed customer expectations Develop and maintain an appropriate site quality organization to support the successful adherence to the QMS and the...

Multi-Site Quality Director - Elevation

  • Glenview, IL (16 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (16 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Develop and enact quality system strategies to promote and enhance quality processes for the Elevationmanufacturing operations, including capital plans, facility improvements, product protection device...

Manager, Quality Risk Management

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

Direct product QA responsibility for assigned quality systems, devices and combination product(s)....

Project Test & Quality Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Zurich North America is looking for a Project Test and Quality Manager to work in a hybrid schedule from our North America headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. As the Project Test and Quality Manager,...

Supplier Quality Manager

  • Park Ridge, IL (21 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (21 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Join our team as a Supplier Quality Manager and take the lead in managing and enhancing our GMP and GCP Supplier Quality Program....

Lab Manager- Quality Control/Microbiology

  • Mundelein, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Lead the creation, review, approval, and execution of lab policies, procedures, and method validations. Ensure documentation produced in lab is compliant with applicable cGMPs, GOPs, and GLPs....

Director Quality & Performance Systems

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the Quality Management Systems: Oversight and improvement of the existing quality management system(s) to comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ADA...

Quality Control Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Quality Manager- collaborates closely with project teams and the quality department to establish schedules while overseeing the quality process for multiple projects simultaneously. This...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in North Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in North Chicago, IL 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 North Chicago, IL
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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