JobFrame · QUALIT.QUALITYC4DAC.M5
Quality Assurance & Compliance · Quality Control Management
M5 · M5 — Senior Director · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$188,371
$147,981 – $239,784 · USD · annual · national base (function pricing in review)
Level position
M5 · 5 of 5 in track
Median pay
$188,371
$147,981–$239,784
Level
M5
M5 · 5 of 5 in track
Super-function
operations
Demand-heat
cool
1.9% growth
Summary
Management of the operational quality control function — directing inspection and testing teams that verify raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products against internal standards and external regulations (e.g., AS9100). Distinct from Quality Engineering (process/design quality methods) and Regulatory Affairs (submission ownership): this focus owns the QC/inspection workforce, the Quality Management System (QMS) administration, defect tracking via SPC/LIMS tooling, and the authority to stop production for serious defects.
This level — M5 M5 — Senior Director
Leads multiple functions or a large department; drives multi-year strategy.