Quality Control Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

A Quality Assurance Director in the quality control industry is primarily responsible for managing and implementing the systems needed to ensure the quality of products or services. They oversee the planning, development and implementation of inspection systems and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met across the organization. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as production and purchasing to formulate quality control policies. They are also tasked with monitoring performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and making necessary adjustments in processes or systems.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Director include good leadership and communication skills, ability to analyze data and make decisions, knowledge of quality assurance terminology, tools, and methodologies, and familiarity with industry regulations. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can enhance their credibility. Prior roles that can lead up to becoming a Quality Assurance Director include Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Specialist.

1-15 of 36 Jobs

Senior Quality Manager (Consultant/Part Time)

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Senior Quality Manager (Consultant/Part Time)** Clinical Project Manager/Scientist Orange County, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 67 | Pay Rate High: 75 + Added - 13/06/2025 Apply for Job **Part Time Quality...

Manager - Quality Engineering

  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Managing a team to support: Site quality systems development and continual improvement, working within the site teams to maintain ISO9001, AS9100 certifications and other industry standards Site Quality...

Project Director of Quality - Specialty

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Project Director of Quality (PDQ) will be supporting and traveling to Acadia facilities across the country with a typical focus on their assigned Group. The PDQ may...

Customer Quality Manager (Michigan/Indiana)

  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Harbinger Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and...

Director, Quality Engineering

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Job: The Director, Quality Engineering, oversees the direction, resourcing, and day-to-day technology quality engineering at Taco Bell, including the Agile software quality practices....

Quality Control Manager (QCM)

  • Midway City, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Midway City, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Bavaria, Germany - Grafenwoehr Lager, Germany Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Position Title: Quality Control Manager (QCM) Area of Requirement: Vilseck/Grafenwohr...

Coordinator, Quality Management & Improvement University of California Irvine

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Your Role on the Team Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Student Health, incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the SHC Quality Management and Improvement...

Quality Manager

  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Gate, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Facilitate through Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service / Supply Chain leadership, full integration of Quality Management System (QMS) into value streams....

Health Officer/Quality Manager

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Implement and maintain Quality Management System, audits and records in compliance with local and global regulations....

Construction Quality Control Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 12 days ago

As a Quality Control Manager at MZT, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful completion of our construction projects....

Quality Control Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the company's quality operations....

Quality Manager

  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems....

Director, Quality and EHS

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 days ago

Focal point for Supplier Quality Management support including on-site evaluations or audits Manage internal Audits of the Quality Management System and processes....

Director, Quality Engineering WW IPD

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Reporting to the VP, Quality Management WW IPD & MDS Manufacturing EMEA, the Director provides strategic leadership and technical support to Quality Engineering teams located in Brea, San Diego, and...

Quality Manager

  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago

HACCP, SQF, or GFSI certification preferred. Strong knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations. Experience in food manufacturing or processing...

Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

Moving to Santa Ana, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Santa Ana, CA below.


Local
National
335,230
8,067
Large

Quality Control Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireQualityControl curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Water Quality Control
The course material emphasizes mathematical models for predicting distribution and fate of effluents discharged into lakes, reservoirs, rivers, estuaries, and oceans. It also focuses on...
Quality in Construction
Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality...
Quality Control & Assurance - Construction Project Managers
Unlock the secrets to mastering Quality Control and Assurance in construction with this dynamic course, designed for both aspiring and experienced project managers. Whether you're overseeing a...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Quality Control Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Quality Control Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Quality Control Managers in Santa Ana, CA 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 Managers in Santa Ana, CA
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%



Quality Control Manager Related Career Advice Articles

quality control professional examining piece of equipment and spec sheet
Top Skills and Quality Control Training You Need to Get Promoted

Ready to take your quality control career to the next level? Seek out quality control training for these highly desired skills for quality control jobs.

Read article »
professionals looking at stats
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: What’s the Difference?

Deciding on a career in QA vs. QC can be tough if you don’t know which is which. Find out the difference between quality control and quality assurance.

Read article »
Quality control professionals inspect manufacturing equipment
5 Quality Control Career Possibilities

As a specialty that spans numerous industries, QC offers many career paths. Which option is right for you? Read on to learn about the many possibilities available to QC professionals and find the opportunity that fits you best.

Read article »