QA Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Aurora Stock Yards

  • Oswego, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 16 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management...

Nurse Director Quality Assurance

  • Harrisburg, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, IL
  • 30+ days ago

The Nurse Director of Quality Assurance will have a unique opportunity to make significant impacts on the quality of care and patient safety at an amazing hospital in the heart of Illinois. This...

Quality and Compliance Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Proven track record of managing ISO audits and compliance....

Quality Management Specialist RN

  • Morris, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris, IL
  • 1 day ago

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Quality Management Specialist RN works collaboratively with leaders, physicians, and staff to improve processes and patient care....

Director, QA Data Integrity

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 1 day ago

Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office **Job Description** The QA Director, Global Data...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Libertyville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Maintain quality program and drive process improvements to ensure quality systems meet customer specifications and company requirements....

Manager Quality Assurance

  • IL
  • 2 days ago
  • IL
  • 2 days ago

Abbott Park : AP52 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 2 days ago

management SOPs policies, and in-process product quality evaluations and related systems (HACCP, SSOP, GMP, etc.) to ensure product quality that meets customer expectations Responsible for expense...

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 2 days ago

Supplier Quality Management Responsible for supplier approval program management in collaboration with the procurement team....

QA Manager : BFS Domain(Onsite)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite) Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a "Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite)"to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role....

Manager Quality Assurance

  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

The candidate must possess a working knowledge of Quality System requirements, design controls and risk management, as well as an understanding of the US IVD regulatory submissions process and required...

Configuration Management AND Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field/equivalent experience - Hold one of the following quality assurance certifications: CQE, CSQA, ISTQB...

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Cigniti, a proud member of the Coforge family, is the world's leading AI-driven digital assurance and quality engineering company. With cutting-edge innovation at its core, Cigniti has been at the...

Quality Assurance Director

  • Peoria, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 6 days ago

Gpac is currently working with a food manufacturer in southern Indiana who is searching for a Quality Assurance Director! Business is booming and the company is going through rapid growth! They...

(USA) Area Manager - Quality Assurance/systems (grocery)

  • Belvidere, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Belvidere, IL
  • 10 days ago

... What you'll do... Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally andor in writing eg customers suppliers associates Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by...

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Salary for QA Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

QA Managers in Illinois 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 Managers in Illinois
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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