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Quality Assurance Manager

Also known as: QA Manager, Quality Manager, Director of Quality, Quality Systems Manager

AI Impact Score

38/100

AI-powered inspection, predictive quality analytics, and automated defect detection are transforming quality management. QA managers who leverage these tools will oversee far more complex operations.

$65k – $130k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

185,000

Total Jobs (US)

+6%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Manual inspection processesBasic SPC chart monitoringRoutine audit report preparationNon-conformance paperwork

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Defect pattern recognitionPredictive quality analyticsSupplier risk scoringRoot cause analysis support

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Supplier relationship managementCross-functional quality strategyRegulatory compliance judgmentCustomer escalation handlingCulture and training leadership