Quality Control Director Jobs in California

A QA (Quality Assurance) Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for implementing and managing systems that ensure products meet established quality standards. These professionals oversee the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to detect defects and deviations from specifications. The QA Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and leads activities to ensure quality control processes are effective. They're also responsible for training and leading QA team members, identifying issues in efficiency and suggest improvements, and ensuring that all tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated.

A potential QA Manager should have a range of important skills including attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and leadership qualities. They should have a strong understanding of quality control standards and methodologies, and proficiency with quality control software. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a QA Manager, professionals might hold roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, or Quality Assurance Engineer.

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Hui Huliau

Construction Quality Control Manager ( CA ) (Hybrid/Remote)

Summary Hui Huliau is seeking a Quality Control Manager to support our construction management team in Los Angeles, California. In this position you will be responsible for the management of all...

Remote Work

Works in collaboration with Quality Management to ensure regulatory and compliance issues are identified and addressed; participates in the implementation of corrective action plans; and promotes a...

Director, Quality & Patient Safety, Home Health & Hospice

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago

management programs....

Quality Manager - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 hours ago

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO Leading Quality Management Systems (QMS): Manage and maintain Rocket Lab's QMS ensuring adherence to AS9100....

Director, Quality Control

  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Management Systems with Ontic or BBA companies as directed by the Site Director Provide strategic development in the areas Quality Management, Business Systems, and Continuous Improvement Provide quality...

Director of Quality

  • Corona, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Quality Assurance – Responsible for First Article Inspections (FIA) and Delegated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) activities....

Quality Control Coordinator

  • Chualar, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chualar, CA
  • 18 hours ago

The Seed Quality Control Specialist ensures the quality, compliance, and inventory accuracy of Gowans seed products. This role involves updating germination data, maintaining organic...

Director of Global Quality Management

  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Experience in Quality Management Systems. (Required) 10+ years work experience in global quality management with a focus on Life Sciences, Healthcare, or pharmaceutical logistics....

Director of Quality [Food Manufacturing, Dry Goods]

  • Buena Park, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Director of Quality [Food Manufacturing, Dry Goods] Location: Buena Park, CA Salary: $140-175k per year, (On-site) Travel: 10-15% Job Summary: Our client, a leading food manufacturing company...

Quality Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Quality Manager Responsibilities: o Oversee QA operations, including inspections, supplier management, root cause analysis, and product reliability. o Develop and maintain quality management systems...

Senior Manager, Quality Engineering

  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Develop Quality Engineering priorities and drive accountability for the performance and results using key quality engineering metrics....

Supplier Quality Manager

  • Manteca, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Manteca, CA
  • 2 days ago

This position will build and lead new processes to ensure we have an effective supplier quality management system in place....

Director Quality Engineering

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Job Description Qualifications Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you...

Senior Technical Program Manager, Quality and Reliability Silicon Solutions

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (Quality & Reliability) Silicon Solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the technical and management domains, driving the development and...

Supplier Quality Manager Job Details Delicato Family Wines

  • Manteca, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Manteca, CA
  • 2 days ago

This position will build and lead new processes to ensure we have an effective supplier quality management system in place....

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Salary for Quality Control Director Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
25.9%
High School or GED
10.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Directors in California
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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