Quality Control Director Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Quality Control Lead About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pets food,...

Quality Management System/ Purchasing Controls and in managing external partners / suppliers....

Business Application Consulting - Program Risk & Quality Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

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

SAP - Quality Management - QM - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

. + Strategically design and prototype SAP QM (Quality Management) solutions, leading discussions on functionality to support informed decision-making. + Conduct comprehensive system demonstrations...

SAP - Quality Management - QM - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

. + Enhance and optimize the Quality Management (QM) process framework, proactively identifying and addressing any process discrepancies. + Strategically design and prototype SAP QM solutions, leading...

Manager, Quality Risk Management

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Direct QA responsibility for assigned Quality Systems, devices and combination product(s)....

Enhance and optimize the Quality Management (QM) process framework, proactively identifying and addressing any process discrepancies....

Supervisor, Quality Validations

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

at PCI Pharma Services Ohio, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are...

Sr. Manager, Quality Accounts

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Ensure harmonization of Quality systems and processes across Customer Focused Teams. 2....

Manager, Quality Clinical Services

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

at PCI Pharma Services Ohio, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are...

Quality Manager

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 4 days ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

Quality Manager (Heavy Civil Construction)

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 4 days ago

Implement a Quality Management System to ensure compliance with quality standards and/or contract specific documents that may include QC and QA inspection and testing programs, accredited lab facilities...

Director, Quality Operations

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About Us: Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Meitheal is focused on the development and commercialization of generic injectable medications and, as of 2022, has...

Construction Quality Control Manager

  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago

Are you looking for a more personable, family-oriented company to work for, with growth opportunities? We have a Construction Quality Control Manager opportunity for you. Gpac has partnered with a...

Construction Quality Control Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Are you looking for a more personable, family-oriented company to work for, with growth opportunities? We have a Construction Quality Control Manager opportunity for you. Gpac has partnered with a...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Illinois 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
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

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