Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Chicago, IL

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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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Aurora Stock Yards

  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 15 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...

Director, QA Data Integrity

  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours 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

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain(Onsite)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Sr. 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. If you meet our...

Configuration Management AND Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 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...

Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

  • Northlake, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago

CDL A TRUCK DRIVER Job Location: Northlake Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero...

Quality Assurance Lead (2nd Shift)

  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Quality Assurance Lead Job Classification: Hourly Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor This position provides leadership for basic laboratory functions and QA inspection on the production...

Manager- QA (Niles)

  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Development, enhancement, implementation, and drafting of all food safety and quality system policies and procedures. Develops, executes, and reports on KPIs. Oversight of quality personnel....

Senior QA Manager, Software Engineering

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Associate Director, Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (1 mile from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (1 mile from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Associate Director, Quality Assurance Engineer (New York, NY): Review requirements & specifications to define test conditions. Design & map test cases & scripts to criteria, recording & reporting...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago

Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology or related degree required. 5+ years of Quality Management experience in food manufacturing Experience with sanitation oversight Strong knowledge of FDA/PCQI/SQF/GFSI HACCP...

Associate Director, QA - Taste Elevation

  • Glenview, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 24 days ago

, Quality Systems, users, intended purpose, etc....

Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead and oversee QA payments initiatives for a Fin-Tech Client Job Type: Permanent Positions to fill: 1 Start Date: Feb 17, 2025 Job End Date: NA Pay Rate:...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Chicago, IL 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 Quality Assurance Directors in Chicago, IL
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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