Quality Control Director Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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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Director of Quality and Risk Management - Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility (26772)

  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Licensed Nurse Director of Quality Management provides education to medical staff, hospital staff, skilled nursing staff, and Governing Body....

Associate Director, Quality

  • Manassas, VA (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day ago

GFSI, HACCP and PCQI trained; NSF, SQF and UL certification experience preferred. Direct experience in the development and execution of Quality System, Food Safety and Sanitation programs....

Quality Manager (Tissue)

  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago

The Manager of Quality Assurance & Quality Control is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the quality system and process compliance activities, daily, including the monitoring of inspectional...

Quality Control Manager/SSHO

  • Crofton, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Crofton, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Manager/SSHO Job Description We are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee various construction projects at military installations within the Maryland and DC...

Quality Management and Business Process Analyst NEW

  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago

quality management standards....

Senior Manager, Operations Quality Management

  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Additional responsibilities include: + Collaborate across Quality Management to ensure operational and department performance requirements are met, to include cross training of staff within and across...

Manager, Quality Engineering

  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago

As a Sr. Quality Engineer specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, you will actively engage in your AI/ML craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple...

Traveling Quality Control Manager

  • Woodbridge, VA (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Traveling Quality Control Manager Description: Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in construction projects? Join our dynamic team as a Travelling Quality Control...

Quality Control Manager

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (15 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (15 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

QUALITY MANAGER The Quality Manager will develop, implement and oversee a complete Quality Management System (QMS) program at the various contract site locations....

Senior Quality Manager

  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

and process improvement methodologies. + Experience in implementing quality management systems....

Senior Manager, Quality

  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • McLean, VA (9 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Proven experience in Quality Management and Leadership roles. Extensive experience in quality management within a healthcare or chronic disease management setting, preferably in kidney care....

Senior Director, Quality Engineering

  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: At Zoominfo, we move fast because we believe moving fast is one of our top competitive advantages. As the Head of Quality Engineering at ZoomInfo, you will be responsible for...

Quality Control Manager - Data Center Construction

  • Sterling, VA (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The Weitz Company is currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to be located on a data center project in Sterling, VA. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for providing...

Quality Management and Business Process Analyst

  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 7 days ago

compliance with quality management standards....

Clinical Quality Manager (RN)

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Alexandria, VA - Inova Specialty Hospital (Joint Venture of Select Medical and Inova) Clinical Quality Manager Clinical Coordinator and Quality...

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in Alexandria, VA 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 Alexandria, VA
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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