QA Technician Jobs in Maryland

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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PT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Rockville, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 22 hours ago

PT Quality Assurance Associate Posting Date: 04/15/2025 Location: Rockville, MD Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 392565 Address: USA-MD-Rockville-845 Rockville Pike...

Quality Technician

  • Cumberland, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumberland, MD
  • 1 day ago

Overview Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 240+ global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products...

Senior Specialist, QA Batch Disposition

  • Harmans, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Harmans, MD
  • 1 day ago

Independently executes batch record review for completeness, accuracy and cGMP compliance....

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Edgewood, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewood, MD
  • 1 day ago

Ready to proactively identify problems with products and goods? In manufacturing and industrial environments, that's what quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians do best. If you have...

Senior Specialist, QA OTF

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

in-process batch record review for adherence to internal procedures and Good Documentation Practices Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives; participate in site and corporate...

Senior Specialist, QA OTF

  • Severn, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Severn, MD
  • 2 days ago

in-process batch record review for adherence to internal procedures and Good Documentation Practices Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives; participate in site and corporate...

Water Quality Technician

  • Laurel, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 2 days ago

Functional Title: Water Quality Technician Recruitment Category Type: Standard Functional Category: Production Grade: GS.13 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Requisition Number: 25-0223 Number of Vacancies...

Quality Technician

  • Belcamp, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Belcamp, MD
  • 3 days ago

As a Quality Technician, you ensure customer specifications & our company high standards of quality are met throughout our plastic container production operations. You'll join our team of...

QA Specialist I/SQF Practitioner

  • Belcamp, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Belcamp, MD
  • 4 days ago

Proven ability to use the following types of inspection hand tools such as: Calipers, micrometers, linear scales Gage pins, thread gages, custom gages Optical comparators, profiles, microscopes Electronic...

QA Specialist II - Shift is 12pm - 10:30pm, Wed - Sat

  • Rockville, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 6 days ago

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Pro, and electronic quality management systems....

QA Specialist II - Shift is 12pm - 10:30pm, Wed - Sat

  • Potomac, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Potomac, MD
  • 7 days ago

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Pro, and electronic quality management systems....

Introduction This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits. Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in...

FT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Laurel, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 9 days ago

FT Quality Assurance Associate Posting Date: 02/05/2025 Location: Laurel, MD Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 416107 Address: USA-MD-Laurel-410 Sandy Springs Road...

Retail Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 13 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Food Quality Assurance & Safety Job Requisition: 425783 Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115 Store Code: Quality Assurance (5157434) Ahold...

Auto QA Specialist- Estimating Experience Required

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 days ago

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Maryland

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
High School or GED
17.9%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Maryland
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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