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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive quality assurance systems and procedures to ensure products, services, and processes consistently meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
As a working manager, this role directly oversees, leads, and mentors the team of quality assurance engineers and managers within the QM-QA department at the two Trayer Engineering site locations in the SF East Bay (San Leandro and Livermore). Key responsibilities include directing, training, and supervising these professionals, developing strategic quality initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a robust culture of quality throughout the organization by focusing on process excellence.
This role will be based onsite in San Leandro and/or Livermore, CA. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates. The East Bay offers an excellent quality of life with top-rated schools, pleasant climate, and easy access to both mountains and the coast. Plus, your compensation goes further here with a more attainable cost of living compared to other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy the perfect blend of small-city charm and big-city access.
You’ll make a difference by:
Strategic Planning & System Management:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Formulate and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure process and product quality.
- Define quality metrics, targets, and reporting mechanisms to monitor system performance and effectiveness.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Quality Managers and other quality professionals.
- Conduct growth talks, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to enhance team capabilities.
- Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance work environment focused on quality excellence.
Quality Assurance & Process Oversight:
- Establish and maintain processes for product and process validation, ensuring alignment to quality standards through the product lifecycle.
- Manage the non-conformance process, including identification, documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring systemic improvements to eliminate non-conformances and potential to recur.
- Ensure effective implementation of methodologies (e.g., SPC, pFMEA, Fishbone Analysis, 5 Why, PPAP, 8D) and quality tools to prevent defects and improve processes.
- Define and monitor the effectiveness of inspection and testing protocols performed by other teams (e.g., QC, Production) to ensure product conformity.
- Conduct internal audits, independent of EASE audits, to verify QMS compliance and identify areas for systemic improvement. Participate in EASE audits.
- Participate in all Product Safety related activities.
- Perform the duties as the level 3 review and approval for all Product Safety investigations and risk analysis
- Oversee communications and corrective actions with Mexico and Germany factories on customer issues
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize processes, reduce variation, and prevent waste.
- Analyze KPI and quality data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for process and system enhancement.
- Collect before and after delivery Non-Conforming Cost (NCC) data and develop actions to reduce or eliminate them using 8D methodologies.
- Establish, lead and participate in cross-functional teams to address systemic quality issues, eliminate non-conformities, and implement lasting solutions.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all quality assurance activities align with relevant industry regulations, customer requirements, and internal standards.
- Be responsible for maintenance of quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, records, and reports.
- Follow established Siemens AG, EA document control, management and maintenance guidelines.
- Establish critical metrics and systems to collect & review manufacturing quality data. Analyze trends and develop and implement plans to improve
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to integrate quality assurance principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Act as the critical issue point of contact for customer quality inquiries
- Represent management in meetings with customers and on-site visits
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality Management to define quality requirements for supplier qualification and performance.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Quality Management, or a related technical/STEM field.
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or technology-focused environment.
- Prior experience as an ISO Lead Assessor
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 17025, FDA GCMP).
- Experience with welding and AWS certification requirements.
- Strong understanding of quality methodologies and tools (e.g., pFMEA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Six Sigma, LEAN).
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with strong organizational skills and an ability to influence and lead change across different organizational levels.
- Ability and willingness to travel, domestically and/or internationally, up to 30% based on business need, to supplier sites, customer locations, and Siemens facilities.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with specific industry standards relevant to Medium Voltage Electrical equipment (e.g., IEC, UL, etc.).
- Experience with digital quality tools and software (e.g., SAP, SieOps, statistical software).
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
$153,724 $263,527 15%Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive quality assurance systems and procedures to ensure products, services, and processes consistently meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
As a working manager, this role directly oversees, leads, and mentors the team of quality assurance engineers and managers within the QM-QA department at the two Trayer Engineering site locations in the SF East Bay (San Leandro and Livermore). Key responsibilities include directing, training, and supervising these professionals, developing strategic quality initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a robust culture of quality throughout the organization by focusing on process excellence.
This role will be based onsite in San Leandro and/or Livermore, CA. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates. The East Bay offers an excellent quality of life with top-rated schools, pleasant climate, and easy access to both mountains and the coast. Plus, your compensation goes further here with a more attainable cost of living compared to other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy the perfect blend of small-city charm and big-city access.
You’ll make a difference by:
Strategic Planning & System Management:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Formulate and implement quality strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure process and product quality.
- Define quality metrics, targets, and reporting mechanisms to monitor system performance and effectiveness.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Quality Managers and other quality professionals.
- Conduct growth talks, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to enhance team capabilities.
- Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance work environment focused on quality excellence.
Quality Assurance & Process Oversight:
- Establish and maintain processes for product and process validation, ensuring alignment to quality standards through the product lifecycle.
- Manage the non-conformance process, including identification, documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring systemic improvements to eliminate non-conformances and potential to recur.
- Ensure effective implementation of methodologies (e.g., SPC, pFMEA, Fishbone Analysis, 5 Why, PPAP, 8D) and quality tools to prevent defects and improve processes.
- Define and monitor the effectiveness of inspection and testing protocols performed by other teams (e.g., QC, Production) to ensure product conformity.
- Conduct internal audits, independent of EASE audits, to verify QMS compliance and identify areas for systemic improvement. Participate in EASE audits.
- Participate in all Product Safety related activities.
- Perform the duties as the level 3 review and approval for all Product Safety investigations and risk analysis
- Oversee communications and corrective actions with Mexico and Germany factories on customer issues
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize processes, reduce variation, and prevent waste.
- Analyze KPI and quality data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for process and system enhancement.
- Collect before and after delivery Non-Conforming Cost (NCC) data and develop actions to reduce or eliminate them using 8D methodologies.
- Establish, lead and participate in cross-functional teams to address systemic quality issues, eliminate non-conformities, and implement lasting solutions.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all quality assurance activities align with relevant industry regulations, customer requirements, and internal standards.
- Be responsible for maintenance of quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, records, and reports.
- Follow established Siemens AG, EA document control, management and maintenance guidelines.
- Establish critical metrics and systems to collect & review manufacturing quality data. Analyze trends and develop and implement plans to improve
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to integrate quality assurance principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Act as the critical issue point of contact for customer quality inquiries
- Represent management in meetings with customers and on-site visits
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality Management to define quality requirements for supplier qualification and performance.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Quality Management, or a related technical/STEM field.
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing or technology-focused environment.
- Prior experience as an ISO Lead Assessor
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 17025, FDA GCMP).
- Experience with welding and AWS certification requirements.
- Strong understanding of quality methodologies and tools (e.g., pFMEA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Six Sigma, LEAN).
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with strong organizational skills and an ability to influence and lead change across different organizational levels.
- Ability and willingness to travel, domestically and/or internationally, up to 30% based on business need, to supplier sites, customer locations, and Siemens facilities.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with specific industry standards relevant to Medium Voltage Electrical equipment (e.g., IEC, UL, etc.).
- Experience with digital quality tools and software (e.g., SAP, SieOps, statistical software).
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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- Food Lion148
- Cox Automotive35
- United States Steel29
- Cardinal Health23
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- Technology & Software42
- Food & Beverage26
- Manufacturing16
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Consulting & Professional Services13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA manager jobs.
- Experience managing QA teams and owning end-to-end test strategy
- Proficiency with test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Hands-on background in manual and automated testing methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- ISTQB certification or equivalent quality assurance credential preferred
Tips for Your QA Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the methodology
QA manager job listings split sharply between Agile shops and regulated-industry environments. Reorder your bullet points so the methodology that matches the posting, whether Scrum-based sprints or validation protocols, appears in your first two roles.
Show defect-rate and release metrics concretely
Hiring managers for qa manager roles want to see what changed under your ownership. Replace vague phrases like 'improved quality' with the actual reduction in escaped defects or release cycle time your team achieved during your tenure.
Certify before competing for regulated-industry roles
Manufacturing, medtech, and pharma qa manager postings frequently filter on ISTQB, CSTE, or ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials. If you're missing one, apply to roles in your current vertical while you complete the certification rather than sitting out entirely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists qa manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a test strategy walkthrough for interviews
Most qa manager final-round interviews include a live scenario where you outline a test strategy for an unfamiliar product. Practice framing your approach in terms of risk tiers, resource constraints, and release timelines so you're not building it from scratch on the spot.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Before accepting a qa manager offer, clarify whether the role owns test automation tooling decisions, headcount, or only process. A role with narrow scope is harder to grow from, and that context changes how you evaluate the full package.
QA Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most qa managers?
The companies hiring the most qa managers right now include Food Lion, Cox Automotive, and United States Steel, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in software, healthcare technology, and medical device manufacturing.
How many qa manager jobs are remote?
About 39% of qa manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote share in software and SaaS roles. Positions tied to hardware validation, regulated manufacturing, or on-site lab environments are far more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a qa manager?
Most qa managers start as QA engineers or analysts and build toward the role by leading test planning on a project, then taking informal ownership of a small team. From there, moving into a team lead or senior QA role gives you the people-management experience most job descriptions require. A relevant certification and demonstrated results, such as lower defect escape rates or faster release cycles, typically separate candidates at the final stage.
Can you get a qa manager job without prior management experience?
You can get a qa manager job without a formal management title if you can demonstrate equivalent ownership. Hiring managers look for candidates who led cross-functional test cycles, onboarded junior testers, or drove a process change that reduced production defects. Frame those experiences clearly on your resume, and target companies that promote from within rather than those listing previous management experience as a hard requirement.
What does the qa manager interview process look like?
The qa manager interview process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview covering test methodologies, tooling, and defect triage approaches. A hiring manager round focuses on leadership style, how you handle disagreements with engineering, and how you prioritize competing quality risks. Final rounds often include a take-home scenario or live case study where you outline a test strategy for a product you haven't seen before.
Where can I find and apply to qa manager jobs?
You can find and apply to qa manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing.
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