Quality Control Manager Jobs in California

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.

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Quality Control Manager-International Travel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Quality Control Manager-International Travel at Kimmel and Associates FULL TIME Job Expires: 4w 2d Sign In To Apply Job Description About the Company The company is a premier construction and development...

Qa/Qc Manager-Industrial Construction

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

About the Company: 100+ year old company that is employee owned and focuses on mechanical and industrial construction, including process piping, high purity, industrial, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing,...

Quality Control Manager

  • Rocklin, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Quality Control Manager Forgen $100,000-$125,000 USD paid time off United States, California, Rocklin 6020 West Oaks Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025 Forgen is dedicated to building a better future...

Supplier Quality Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and reporting of GAF Quality Management Systems within Supplier Quality....

Quality Manager

  • Lawndale, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lawndale, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Essential Skills Quality engineering Quality assurance Root cause analysis Medical device industry experience CAPA Quality management AS9100 Quality management system Additional Skills & Qualifications...

Director of Quality and Risk Management

  • Modesto, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From...

Accreditation Manager of Quality and Risk Management Part Time Days

  • Modesto, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From...

TEMP - Senior Specialist, Quality Management Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

of Quality System Metrics....

TEMP - Manager/Senior Manager, Quality Management Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems in a cGXP manufacturing environment Strong ability to write SOPs, work instructions and other Quality System documents Advanced ability to develop training...

Senior Manager of Quality Improvement

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title : Senior Manager of Quality Improvement Dept/Pgm: Quality Assurance Reports to: Executive Director Classification: Regular, Full-Time, FLSA Exempt Location: Berkeley Office About Us :...

Quality Manager

  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago

Quality Manager Company: Monogram Aerospace Fasteners Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function:...

1 Quality Manager - Aircraft Freighter - Oct 2021

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are always looking forward to receiving resumes from candidates with skills and technical experience in the aerospace sector. We are very happy to receive speculative resumes if you are looking...

_Quality Manager-Apr22-0101

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

We are always looking forward to receiving resumes from candidates with skills and technical experience in the aerospace sector. We are very happy to receive speculative resumes if you are looking...

Quality Control Manager (Kwajalein Atoll)

  • California City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • California City, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to join our team working on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project located in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands....

Quality Manager, F35

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago

Support the improvement and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards....

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Salary for Quality Control Manager Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Managers in California 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 California
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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