Quality Control Director Jobs in Minnesota

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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Senior Engineering Program Manager - Quality Core Team Member

  • Medtronic
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 16 hours ago

Experience in two or more of the following functions: Design Assurance Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Post-Market Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, Operations Quality Engineering, Supplier...

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Quality Manager

  • Doherty Staffing Solutions
  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Prairie, MN
  • 3 days ago

(preferred) 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, including food production or packaging Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (GFSI...

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Business Process Owner & Manager- Food Safety and Quality Management (FSQ) Systems

  • Jack Link's Protein Snacks
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

Management (QM) & Integrated ProcessesRepresent FSQ business process interests in SAP S/4HANA design forumsDefine FSQ process requirements related to:Inspection plans and quality checksBatch management...

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Quality Manager - Wind

  • Mortenson
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Mortenson's quality system on medium to large projects Implement Quality Management Plan from start to final acceptance Establish and lead quality control initiatives and corrective...

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Quality Manager

  • Electromed, Inc.
  • New Prague, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • New Prague, MN
  • 3 days ago

Monitor and communicate key quality system and supplier quality risks and trends to management. Act as the company Quality Management Representative, as assigned....

Hybrid

Strategic Clinical Quality Manager - Minneapolis/St.Paul and surrounding areas - Minnesota Region

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Clinical Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs to ensure the highest...

Remote

Quality Manager

  • H2O Innovation Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago

This role focuses on driving operational value through strong supplier quality management, effective inspection processes, and practical quality systems that support both manufacturing and field service...

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Network Quality Manager - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 6 days ago

management systems, operational controls, or performance monitoring frameworks Knowledge of provider directory operations, provider data management, network adequacy requirements, or credentialing...

Remote

Manager Quality

  • Blattner Company
  • Avon, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Avon, MN
  • 6 days ago

years of experience in construction and quality management. - 3 or more years of previous leadership experience required....

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Quality Manager

  • RTI Surgical
  • Glencoe, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Glencoe, MN
  • 6 days ago

Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Quality Management System through data analysis and reporting against established standards....

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Associate Director, Quality (Key Customer)

  • nVent
  • Anoka, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Anoka, MN
  • 8 days ago

Experience leading supplier quality organizations and global supply bases. Advanced knowledge of enterprise quality systems and digital quality platforms....

Hybrid

District Service Quality Manager (MSP-D1-Minneapolis)

  • Subaru Of America Inc
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 days ago

SUMMARY Serves as Subaru of America's (SOA's) Service and Quality representative in the SOA Field. Travels to retailers on a regular basis to proactively monitor and investigate the product...

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Senior Quality Manager

  • Boston Scientific
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 11 days ago

Trained and experienced in the Boston Scientific Quality System or equivalent. Preferred qualifications: Experience working within a CRM Quality System....

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Senior Quality Manager

  • Mortenson
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 11 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Incorporate and lead Mortenson's quality system on one or more significant projects: Lead planning, development, and implementation of the Quality Management Plan and system for all...

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Food Safety & Quality Manager - Jennie-O

  • Hormel Foods
  • Dundas, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Dundas, MN
  • 12 days ago

Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager Jennie-O - Faribault, MN Hormel Foods Corporation To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Minnesota

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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