Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Ohio

Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active, concentrated in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, food and beverage production, and medical device industries, with openings at every level from entry-level quality coordinator to senior QA director. The heaviest hiring clusters in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where established employers such as Procter & Gamble, Sherwin-Williams, and Cardinal Health have long maintained quality and compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are ISO and FDA regulatory compliance, supplier quality management, and statistical process control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles139+
Top employerAmerican Honda Motor
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring72
Work type69% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Cintas
Quality Assurance Auditor
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Quality Assurance Auditor
Cintas
Groveport, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Novacel Americas
1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician
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1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician
Novacel Americas
Troy, Ohio
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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eBusiness Solutions Inc.
Software Quality Assurance Tester
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Software Quality Assurance Tester
eBusiness Solutions Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$38 - $45/hr
Bachelor's degree

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Survey Readiness and Quality Assurance Nurse
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Survey Readiness and Quality Assurance Nurse
Senior Suites at Century Farms
Carrollton, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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The J. M. Smucker Company
Associate Manager Quality Assurance
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Associate Manager Quality Assurance
The J. M. Smucker Company
Orrville, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in food science
5,001-10,000

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Quality Assurance Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
16 jobs
Cincinnati
14 jobs
Cleveland
7 jobs
New Albany
4 jobs
Anna
3 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Toledo
3 jobs
Defiance
3 jobs
Youngstown
3 jobs

Quality Assurance Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

American Honda Motor
American Honda Motor4 open roles
DHL
DHL3 open roles
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA quality system regulations
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality management software
  • Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred

Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance manager in Ohio?

Ohio does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality assurance manager, so the path runs through education, industry experience, and professional certification. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field, followed by several years in quality roles such as quality technician or quality engineer. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Auditor credential significantly strengthens candidacy, particularly for positions in Ohio's heavily regulated automotive and medical device sectors.

How much do quality assurance managers make in Ohio?

Quality assurance managers in Ohio earn a median of about $109,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,180 for the lowest 10% to over $171,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring quality assurance managers in Ohio right now include American Honda Motor, DHL, and Cardinal Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of automotive suppliers, consumer goods manufacturers, and healthcare companies creates steady, recurring demand for quality assurance leadership across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the most quality assurance manager openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors demand through its large healthcare systems and growing logistics sector, Cleveland draws heavily from its legacy in medical devices and metals manufacturing, and Cincinnati is driven by consumer goods giants and a strong pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing base.

Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since quality assurance managers frequently oversee physical production lines, audits, and lab environments. About 31% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's mix of on-site oversight and administrative work. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely include documentation review, supplier audits conducted virtually, and quality management system reporting.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at one of Ohio's large manufacturing employers, then advancing internally. Companies such as Honda of America, Worthington Industries, and large Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Toledo and Dayton corridors regularly hire quality technicians and inspectors as a direct pipeline into quality engineer and eventually manager roles. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential while working in an adjacent role such as production supervisor or supply chain coordinator demonstrates commitment and accelerates promotion consideration.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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