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At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.
The Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems, devising inspection methods, and managing product quality risks. You will apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills to ensure product precision and reliability.
Specifics include:
- Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes.
- Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols.
- Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product and equipment precision and accuracy.
- Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.
- Conduct quality assurance tests and perform statistical analysis to assess control levels and manage product quality risks.
- Undertake root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action and ensure corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards.
- Review and approve investigations, ensuring timely completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), validations, and verifications, and facilitate investigations and CAPAs at third-party suppliers.
- Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training.
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall organizational compliance.
- Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
- This position will focus on support of ASPEX production and laboratories.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs).
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
- Work Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.
The Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems, devising inspection methods, and managing product quality risks. You will apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills to ensure product precision and reliability.
Specifics include:
- Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes.
- Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols.
- Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product and equipment precision and accuracy.
- Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.
- Conduct quality assurance tests and perform statistical analysis to assess control levels and manage product quality risks.
- Undertake root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action and ensure corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards.
- Review and approve investigations, ensuring timely completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), validations, and verifications, and facilitate investigations and CAPAs at third-party suppliers.
- Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training.
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall organizational compliance.
- Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
- This position will focus on support of ASPEX production and laboratories.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs).
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
- Work Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Find Jobs for Employees
Find Jobs for Contingent Worker
ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Who's Hiring
- Food Lion106
- Amazon22
- DHL19
- Amcor19
- Regeneron16
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software19
- Food & Beverage13
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
- Consulting & Professional Services10
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of quality assurance jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive quality assurance experience in a regulated industry
- Demonstrated leadership managing QA teams across multiple product lines or sites
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, FDA regulations, or GMP standards
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM/OE) or equivalent professional certification
- Proficiency with CAPA systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, operations, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Director of Quality Assurance Job Search
Tailor your resume to compliance frameworks
Hiring managers for director of quality assurance roles scan for specific frameworks like ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or GMP. Name the exact standards you've worked under and the scope of the systems you've managed, not just generic quality experience.
Quantify audit outcomes, not just audit counts
Your resume should show what your quality programs changed: defect reduction rates, audit pass rates, or cost of poor quality reduced. Directors who list outcomes alongside responsibilities stand out from candidates who only describe their duties.
Filter openings by industry to match your credentials
Quality assurance requirements differ sharply between medical devices, aerospace, and consumer goods. Targeting openings in the regulated industry your certifications cover, such as ASQ CQM, CQA, or RAC, makes your application far more competitive than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of quality assurance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for your panel interview
Director of quality assurance panel interviews typically include operations, R&D, and regulatory stakeholders who each want different things. Prepare one real example of a systemic quality failure you resolved, and practice framing it for a cross-functional audience.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify whether the role owns quality across all sites or just one, and whether the team is fully staffed. Scope directly affects what you can accomplish and how the role will read on your resume in two years.
Director of Quality Assurance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of quality assurances?
The companies hiring the most director of quality assurances right now include Food Lion, Amazon, and DHL, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in medical device, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing employers.
How many director of quality assurance jobs are remote?
About 40% of director of quality assurance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role skews more on-site than many senior positions. Quality directors overseeing physical production lines, lab environments, or regulated manufacturing facilities are most often required to be present, while those in software quality or compliance consulting have more flexibility.
How do you become a director of quality assurance?
Most directors of quality assurance progress from quality engineer or quality manager roles, building expertise in audit management, corrective action processes, and regulatory compliance over time. Earning a certification such as the ASQ Certified Quality Manager strengthens your candidacy. Moving into a senior manager or quality systems lead role first gives you the cross-functional leadership experience most director-level postings require.
Can you get hired as a director of quality assurance without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have held senior quality manager or quality systems lead titles can move into director roles if they can demonstrate they already owned the full scope: team leadership, budget responsibility, and executive reporting. Gaps in formal title are easier to bridge when your resume shows measurable program outcomes and cross-site or cross-functional ownership rather than narrowly defined quality functions.
What does the director of quality assurance interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager interview focused on your regulatory background and leadership approach. A panel round with operations, R&D, and compliance stakeholders is common, often including a scenario question on managing a quality failure or audit finding. Some employers add a final presentation or case study before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of quality assurance jobs?
You can find and apply to director of quality assurance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and regulatory experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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