Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Lorton, VA

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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Specialist QA- US Remote

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Previous experience using VEEVA, Trackwise and other Amgen quality systems....

Healthcare Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 1 day ago

TEKsystems is actively hiring for Health Insurance Quality Assurance Specialists for a renowned health insurance company in Minnesota! **Fully Remote Non-IT Position** Start Date: May 27th...

Remote Work

Quality Assurance Specialist- BOARDS NEW

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (3 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (3 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist- BOARDS Semper Valens Solutions Today Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Fort Belvoir, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Quality Assurance Specialist Full Time, Ft....

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

  • Potomac, MD (24 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Potomac, MD (24 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 8 days ago

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

PT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Herndon, VA (23 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (23 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 9 days ago

PT Quality Assurance Associate Posting Date: 02/18/2025 Location: Herndon, VA Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 398729 Address: USA-VA-Herndon-3059 Centerville Road...

Auto QA Specialist- Estimating Experience Required

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 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...

Retail Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (23 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 14 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...

QA Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Piper Companies is looking for a QA Specialist to join a clinical pharmaceuticals company located in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities of the QA Specialist include: Complete communication with both...

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

  • Potomac, MD (24 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Potomac, MD (24 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Specialist Quality Assurance - Non-Comp

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 25 days ago

We are looking for a strong minded individual who is looking to be involved at the end of our sales process! This person assists with closing as a customer makes a decision to purchase our...

Staffing - Quality Technician I

  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Manassas, VA (16 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Staffing - Quality Technician I#25-53305 Manassas, VA All On-site Job Description Description: 2nd Shift Position 4:30PM to 1:00AM REQUIRED SKILLS: 1. 1-3 years lab experience 2. Proficient with...

Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician for the LASSO II contract, supporting the Space Division....

FLEX AX Visual Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (21 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Id : 25027124, Title : FLEX AX Visual Quality Assurance Specialist, Category : Sales & Marketing, RequisitionType : Flex, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...618, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Job File Coordinator/Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsive recruiter Paul Davis is a family-owned restoration company specializing in restoring homes and businesses for over 60 years. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in our...

QA Associate, Quality Compliance (Generic Pharma)

  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (19 miles from Lorton, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsible to adhere to data integrity requirements and ensure the same are implemented in Quality management Systems....

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Lorton, VA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Lorton, VA 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 Quality Assurance Technicians in Lorton, VA
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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