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 roles301+
Top employerIntuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring90
Work type54% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Precision CastParts
Sr. Quality Engineer
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Precision CastParts
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Sr. Quality Engineer
Precision CastParts
North Hollywood, California
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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Astranis
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
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Astranis
New 10h ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
Astranis
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$145k - $220k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
201-500

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Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
Sr. Quality Engineer - Manufacturing
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Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
New 10h ago
Sr. Quality Engineer - Manufacturing
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
San Diego, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$110k - $121k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Siemens Healthineers
Sr Supplier Quality Engineer (onsite)
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Siemens Healthineers
New 12h ago
Sr Supplier Quality Engineer (onsite)
Siemens Healthineers
Palo Alto, California
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$139k - $191k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Enhanced Compliance Inc.
Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer - Medical Device #3888
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Enhanced Compliance Inc.
New 15h ago
Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer - Medical Device #3888
Enhanced Compliance Inc.
Santa Clarita, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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Senior Quality Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
22 jobs
San Francisco
19 jobs
Irvine
16 jobs
Fremont
16 jobs
San Jose
14 jobs
Santa Clara
14 jobs
Sunnyvale
13 jobs
Alameda
8 jobs
Santa Ana
8 jobs

Senior Quality Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)7 open roles
Anduril
Anduril6 open roles
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Medical Devices3

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 Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical), Anduril, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?

San Diego, San Francisco, and Irvine 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 46% of senior quality manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 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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