Senior Quality Manager Jobs in California

Senior Quality Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, semiconductor manufacturing, and food and beverage production across a workforce that ranges from working leads to enterprise-level quality directors. The largest hiring centers are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Boston Scientific, and Genentech maintain significant quality operations. The most in-demand specialties include quality management systems, regulatory affairs compliance, and supplier quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86+
Top employerJoby Aviation
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Cities hiring32
Work type93% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Saint-Gobain
Senior Quality Manager
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Senior Quality Manager
Saint-Gobain
Garden Grove, California
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$111k - $204k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Retro Biosciences
Senior Quality Operations Manager
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Retro Biosciences
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Senior Quality Operations Manager
Retro Biosciences
Redwood City, California
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Semtech Corporation
Senior Fab Quality Manager - InP Photonics
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Senior Fab Quality Manager - InP Photonics
Semtech Corporation
Alhambra, California
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$130k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Other

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Palo Alto Networks
Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
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Palo Alto Networks
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Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Project Management
$185k - $298k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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hims & hers
Senior Manager, Quality Systems
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Senior Manager, Quality Systems
hims & hers
Los Alamitos, California
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$150k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Quality Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Santa Clara
8 jobs
San Francisco
7 jobs
Redwood City
6 jobs
Cupertino
5 jobs
Fremont
5 jobs
San Diego
5 jobs
Irvine
4 jobs
Los Angeles
4 jobs
Marina
4 jobs

Senior Quality Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Joby Aviation
    Joby Aviation5
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA4
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific4
  • Abbott
    Abbott3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
  • Technology & Software14
  • Electronics & Hardware13
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Medical Devices7

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior quality manager jobs across California.

  • ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification strongly preferred by California employers
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
  • Seven or more years of quality management experience in a regulated California industry
  • Deep working knowledge of ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR, or AS9100 standards relevant to the sector
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional quality teams and managing supplier audits
  • Proficiency with quality management software, CAPA systems, and statistical process control tools

Senior Quality Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior quality manager in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field followed by progressive quality roles in a California regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or food production. California does not issue a state license for quality managers, but the ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence credential is the industry standard recognized by hiring managers statewide. Candidates typically advance through quality engineer or quality assurance specialist roles before reaching senior management level.

How much do senior quality managers make in California?

Senior quality managers in California earn a median of about $132,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,950 for the lowest 10% to over $222,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior quality managers in California?

Employers hiring senior quality managers in California right now include Joby Aviation, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers, and large food and beverage producers means the employer base is broad and hiring remains consistent throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most senior quality manager jobs?

Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Redwood City have the most senior quality manager openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its aerospace, defense, and entertainment supply chain sectors, San Diego draws heavily from its dense medical device and biotech corridor, and the Bay Area is driven by semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and technology hardware manufacturers that maintain large on-site quality teams.

Are there remote senior quality manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior quality manager work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on the production floor, in supplier facilities, or during regulatory audits. About 7% of senior quality manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and most of those blend on-site audit days with remote administrative and reporting work. Fully remote roles tend to appear in quality systems, documentation, and supplier quality oversight functions.

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

The most realistic entry path is a quality engineer or quality assurance technician role in a California regulated industry, where you build hands-on experience with audits, CAPA processes, and quality systems before moving into management. Large California employers in medical devices and aerospace, including companies such as Abbott and Raytheon, run structured development programs that rotate early-career candidates through quality functions. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential while in a junior role signals readiness for advancement and gives candidates a measurable edge in the California market.

Where can I find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across aerospace, medical devices, biopharma, and manufacturing. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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