Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Assurance Manager

  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage program instantiation of the Quality Management System (QMS) Deploy and implement appropriate QMS processes Integrate closely with the program team to implement and...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Quality Management Specialist

  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Largo, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Management of Quality Management Program records....

Manager, QA Systems

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Manager, QA Systems Position Summary: The Manager - Computer Systems Validation is responsible for providing Quality oversight of Catalent's Engineering, Quality Control, IT and Validation groups...

Manager, QA Systems

  • Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Severn, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Manager, QA Systems Catalent - 3.0 Harmans, MD Job Details Full-time $118,720 - $163,240 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications GAMP GMP...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days 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....

Quality Assurance Manager, Child Services (onsite, DMV area)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

The successful candidate should have relevant experience and a proven record of project leadership that includes personnel management, subject matter expertise, quality management, risk management,...

IT Service Desk Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. Grow with us! As a growing...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Savage, MD (5 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Savage, MD (5 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

General information Job Posting Title Quality Assurance Manager Date Wednesday, January 29, 2025 City Annapolis Junction State MD Country United States Working time Full-time Description &...

Internal Audit QA Director, Digital Transformation

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: As the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Director, you will play a critical role in overseeing the SAP S4/HANA global implementation ("Digital Core" program)....

Quality Assurance Lead-Dispute Resolutions

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

BBB National Programs BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard. Quality Assurance Lead – Dispute Resolutions WHO WE ARE We are a non-profit...

Manager Quality Assurance Clinical and Pharmacovigilance (PV)

  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Germantown, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Develop and report GCP and PV Quality metrics for performance of the Quality System and GxP compliance....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Update job knowledge by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Columbia, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications This contract supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in advancing its...

QA Manager

  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Quality Systems Responsible for maintaining an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System that includes problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Quality Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
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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