Quality Control Director Jobs in Maine

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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Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality Management

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 hours ago

at Cardinal Health in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description What Quality Assurance / Supplier Quality Management contributes to Cardinal Health Quality develops and implements quality policies...

Director, Quality Systems & Compliance

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

at Merck in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Description Our Quality Assurance Group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested,...

Site Quality Manager

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 30+ days ago

As a Site Quality Manager, you will be responsible for: Ensure that the site Quality Management System (QMS) is consistently applied and aligns with global standards....

Senior Director - Quality

  • Winslow, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winslow, ME
  • 30+ days ago

This leader is accountable for all Product Quality, Compliance and Quality System activities as well as for development, launch and commercialization of new products in collaboration with Elanco R&D...

QA/QC Manager - Infrastructure

  • Kittery, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kittery, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Perform Internal Audits in accordance with Corporate Quality Management System. Complete statistical updates on performance as required....

Director of Quality and Infection Prevention

  • Fort Kent, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Kent, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Within the framework and the objectives and policies established by the Chief Executive Officer, monitors and coordinates NMMC quality improvement programs and activities to insure they are...

Quality Manager

  • Poland Spring, ME
  • 60+ days ago
  • Poland Spring, ME
  • 60+ days ago

Location Address: 115 Poland Spring Drive, Poland, Maine 04274 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America)Leads administration of quality, process, and business improvement efforts....

Quality Manager

  • Bangor, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 90+ days ago

. · Quality management/QI experience preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Maine offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
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 Maine
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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