QA Director Jobs in California

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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Nurse Director of Quality Management

  • Rosamond, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosamond, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Management Nurse Director will oversees quality, infection control, risk management and patient safety / relations....

Quality Assurance Coordinator - ADESA

  • Rio Linda, CA
  • moments ago
  • Rio Linda, CA
  • moments ago

Pay Range: $17.50-$19 hour Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4pm Schedule Full Benefits Offered after 30 Days About Us ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US....

Director, QA Validation

  • Redwood City, CA
  • moments ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • moments ago

Management System.Stays abreast of evolving multi-regional regulatory requirements and develops strategies to assess and update internal quality processes accordingly.Provides support for internal...

Sr. Manager - QA Night Shift

  • Concord, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Management Systems and applicable regulatory requirements Previous experience directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills...

Director, Quality Assurance

  • Carson, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 1 day ago

Serves as Accountable Manager as the designated management representative to all customers for the relevant Quality System. Responsible for all repair station operations....

Software Quality Engineering Manager

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 17, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200599518 Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago

This Quality Manager will have significant responsibility working with supplier quality and manufacturing. The Quality Manager will also provide support to Quality Senior Manager site leads....

Senior Quality Systems Manager, CAPA

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Manager Quality Systems - CAPA to lead and manage our Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program....

Associate Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop...

Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Align, strategize and collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality function within Gilead Enhance Global Third party Quality Oversight program and Qualification Process by leading initiatives to maintain...

Quality Assurance Manager - Aerospace / Manufacturing

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 2 days ago

Ensure the integrity of the quality management system during changes and implementation of new processes....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 2 days ago

Must be well versed and have knowledge of plant production systems, FSMA, FSSC, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems, Non-GMO Verified Project, Kosher, and organic regulations required...

Senior Quality Assurance Manager: Contact Center Operations

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago

Management and Interaction Analytic products preferred....

Sr. IVD QA Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Experience implementing and/or managing Document Control using an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)....

This roe supports the Medicare Telesales Process Improvement and Quality Assurance. Must live within a commutable distance to Stockton, CA. Job Summary: Delivers, executes, and sustains process...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in California

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 QA Director positions.



Highest Education Level

QA Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Directors 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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