Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Washington, DC

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Specialist level 3

  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 21 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Experience with ISO Quality Management systems ( QMS ) and internal audit procedures. Experience in document management and report generation....

Proposal Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Great Falls, VA (16 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Falls, VA (16 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Description Leidos has an extensive Proposal Operations team that supports growth objectives for the US Navy & Marine Corps IT Business Area. This Business Area includes the Service Management,...

Quality Specialist - QA

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

This position will perform manufacturing oversight of an external contract manufacturing organization producing a Phase Ib clinical CAR-T program as a person in plant. Additionally, this position...

Quality Assurance Technician NEW

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

ADC Engineer, S3 ADC, S3+Glacier Unique Regions Amazon Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Polygraph Arlington, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) DESCRIPTION This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

record review or Total Quality Management....

Specialist, QA Batch Disposition

  • Severn, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Severn, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Independently executes batch record review for completeness, accuracy and cGMP compliance. Support the evaluation and lot disposition of intermediates, finish bulk drug substance and drug product....

Quality Assurance Associate

  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (21 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Responsible for inspecting the product to identify quality issues and assisting with product repacking as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management...

Associate Quality Assurance Specialist/Tester

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

General information Requisition # R58977 Locations USA-VA-Reston, USA-VA-Chantilly Posting Date 03/05/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time Description &...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Restaurant/Events. Works with a planned system of quality assurance (QA)...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Restaurant/Events. Works with a planned system of quality assurance (QA) measures....

Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Develops and designs quality systems and processes to meet organizational objectives and plan for continuous improvement....

Customer Experience Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Customer Experience Quality Assurance Specialist Pandora Jewelry - 3.6 Columbia, MD Job Details Full-time Estimated: $68.9K - $83.4K a year 17 hours ago Qualifications 6 years Customer service...

Quality Assurance Associate

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

Quality Assurance Associate Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients. We nurture a work environment where...

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 17 days ago

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.4%
High School or GED
17.9%
Master's Degree
15.4%
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 Quality Assurance Technicians in Washington, DC
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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