How to hire a director of quality

How to hire a director of quality, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of quality hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director of quality job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director of quality
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a director of quality, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A director of quality's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors of quality from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents director of quality salaries for various positions.

   Type of Director Of Quality	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Quality	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.	$47-87
   Quality Assurance Engineering Manager	Quality Assurance Engineering Managers require up to five years in any related field and one to three years of supervisory experience, and a healthy and developed set of skills including math, leadership, and crucial thinking. Those who choose this career option can expect an annual salary between $80K and $141K... Show more	$43-82
   Quality Improvement Coordinator	In the medical industry, a quality improvement coordinator is in charge of developing programs and projects designed to improve medical services and employee performance. Their responsibilities typically include gathering and analyzing data to identify the strengths and weaknesses of current procedures, performing research and analysis to determine the ideal care practices, studying feedback from different parties, conducting inspections and assessments, and implementing solutions against problem areas... Show more	$26-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Healthcare
   • Quality Improvement
   • Patients
   • Oversight
   • Patient Safety
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Performance Improvement
   • Data Collection
   • Process Improvement
   • Patient Care
   • ISO
   • Sigma
   • Risk Management
   • Project Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage internal QMS audit and corrective and preventive action processes.
   • Manage the transition to a campus AS9100 certification for all major Aero sites.
   • Manage functional and system testing activities, API customization and RDMBS tools testing teams.
   • Lead teams from design concept and team feasibility commitment through product launch and PPAP.
   • Lead targeted staff training and development of CMS, AHCA, and DOEA guidelines and regulations.
   • Lead a team of engineers and operations personnel to introduce 6 new alpha products into mfg.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of quality job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A director of quality can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, directors of quality' average salary in missouri is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors of quality 46% less than senior-level directors of quality.
   • Certifications. A director of quality with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a director of quality's salary.

   Average director of quality salary

   $134,435yearly

   $64.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of quality salary

   $98,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average director of quality salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$185,055	$89
   2	California	$182,944	$88
   3	Massachusetts	$142,977	$69
   4	Nevada	$140,845	$68
   5	North Carolina	$140,391	$68
   6	Arizona	$134,178	$65
   7	Florida	$130,986	$63
   8	Michigan	$130,700	$63
   9	Texas	$129,447	$62
   10	Illinois	$128,796	$62
   11	Maryland	$128,168	$62
   12	Nebraska	$126,551	$61
   13	Pennsylvania	$124,409	$60
   14	Kansas	$124,143	$60
   15	New York	$124,017	$60
   16	Colorado	$121,310	$58
   17	District of Columbia	$120,336	$58
   18	Georgia	$119,891	$58
   19	Ohio	$117,524	$57
   20	Wisconsin	$115,739	$56

   Average director of quality salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$189,609	$91.16	42
   2	Genentech	$175,490	$84.37	16
   3	Saint Luke's Health System	$174,190	$83.75
   4	Stanford Health Care	$169,421	$81.45	5
   5	Fairview Health Services	$164,087	$78.89	1
   6	FTI Consulting	$163,238	$78.48
   7	LinkedIn	$163,112	$78.42
   8	Nike	$160,706	$77.26
   9	Cisco	$160,700	$77.26	21
   10	DreamBox Learning	$158,855	$76.37
   11	Novartis	$158,186	$76.05	13
   12	St. Joseph Healthcare	$157,628	$75.78
   13	Emergent BioSolutions	$155,099	$74.57
   14	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$155,089	$74.56	16
   15	Intuitive Surgical	$155,024	$74.53	5
   16	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$153,537	$73.82	6
   17	Safran	$153,519	$73.81	68
   18	QC HOLDINGS	$153,226	$73.67	2
   19	Amgen	$153,147	$73.63	9
   20	Merck	$153,104	$73.61	18

4. Writing a director of quality job description

   A good director of quality job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a director of quality job description:

   Director of quality job description example

   Job Code: 100141
   

   License or Certification: - Licensed or Certified according to individual state requirement Education, Training and Years of Experience: - Bachelors degree in healthcare or related field preferred - Quality and/or Risk Management experience including primary responsibility for performance improvement activities, regulatory compliance, conflict resolution, leadership and risk management activities Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment. Compliance: - Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

   
   
   Address: 2901 SR 50, Clermont 34711
   Shift: Day Job
   Schedule: Full-time

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find directors of quality for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director of quality job on Zippia to find and recruit director of quality candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit directors of quality, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director of quality

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director of quality position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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