JobFrame · QUALIT.QUALITYC4DAC.M3
Quality Assurance & Compliance · Quality Control Management
M3 · M3 — Senior Manager · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$120,351
$94,546 – $153,199 · USD · annual · national base (function pricing in review)
Level position
M3 · 3 of 5 in track
Median pay
$120,351
$94,546–$153,199
Level
M3
M3 · 3 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 — M3 M3 — Senior Manager
Leads multiple teams or a sub-function; sets goals and owns cross-team execution.