Quality Control Director Jobs in Portland, OR

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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Asst. Director Quality, Training, and Documentation

  • Portland, OR
  • 10 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 10 hours ago

This role is responsible for reimagining and elevating how we deliver operational excellence through innovative approaches to quality management, employee development, and process improvement....

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Construction Quality Manager

  • Ridgefield, WA (20 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridgefield, WA (20 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago

The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements....

Quality Manager Mortenson

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 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...

Senior Manager/Director, Quality Engineering and Validation (HTO)

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago

You have experience in working in an FDA regulated environment in a parenteral facility, and in-depth understanding of cGMP, regulatory requirements and quality management systems....

Quality Manager

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 8 days ago

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager will be responsible for the site construction quality assurance program and project quality systems to support all areas of semiconductor construction projects...

General Manager Quality

  • Portland, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 13 days ago

Aegis is partnering with a company who is looking for a Quality Manager to come join their team. Open to someone who needs relocation assistance or local Salary: $80k/year-$100k/year Looking for a...

Quality Manager

  • Tualatin, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 15 days ago

The Quality Manager is responsible for Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions and ensures the manufacturing processes and Business and Quality Management System processes are adhered to....

Quality Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 16 days ago

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

Sr. Manager, Quality

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 26 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 26 days ago

Overview Join the nations leader in second-look finance servicing as our Sr. Manager, Quality! The impact youll have at Concora Credit: We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our enterprise...

Sr. Director Quality & Health Plan Governance

  • Portland, OR
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 28 days ago

Oversight of Medicare and Medicare 5 Star, Medicaid Quality programs, Performance Guarantees, HEDIS, Accreditation, Regulatory & Licensing. Have responsibility to work directly with National...

Director, Quality Engineering

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 28 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 28 days ago

Director, Quality Engineering - NIKE USA Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Build and lead the quality engineering team across the company's technology landscape on marketplace supply chain and product supply...

Program Manager of Quality Improvement & Infection Prevention & Control

  • Portland, OR
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 28 days ago

Department Overview The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and...

Energy Storage-Senior Supplier Quality Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago

system that includes supplier quality management Knowledge of one or more quality systems as well as auditing processes and techniques Communicate professionally and effectively across multiple internal...

Quality Manager I

  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Incorporate and lead Mortensons quality system on medium to large sized projects Lead planning, development, and implementation of the Quality Management Plan and system for all work...

Site Quality Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Through coordination with the Project Manager/Site Manager, direct activities and coordinate the day- to-day quality control system and procedures for the company, from project start up...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Portland, OR

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
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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