Quality Assurance Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
At a Glance
Quality Assurance Manager earns an average of $70,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.3–6.7 years. Top skills: Quality Assurance, Safety Assurance, Auditing.
$70,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
5.3–6.7 years
15
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Quality Control Systems Managers
Median Wage
$121,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Auditing
Quality Management Systems
Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
Quality Management
Pharmaceuticals
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Good Manufacturing Practices
Statistical Process Controls
Internal Auditing
Project Management
Industry Standards
Technical Writing
Common Skills (18)
Quality Assurance
Safety Assurance
Management
Planning
Operations
Leadership
Quality Control
Communication
Computer Literacy
Customer Service
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communications
Presentations
Budgeting
Collaboration
Related Specializations
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