Quality specialists help organizations maintain reliable products, services, and processes. They assess performance against standards, investigate issues, document findings, and work with teams to improve quality. Browse vetted Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include monitoring quality metrics, conducting audits and inspections, analyzing defects or customer feedback, maintaining documentation, and supporting corrective and preventive actions. Quality specialists may also help prepare for regulatory reviews and train colleagues on quality procedures.
Employers commonly seek analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and experience with quality management systems. Depending on the role, useful knowledge may include audit practices, root-cause analysis, process improvement methods, industry regulations, and data analysis. Requirements can differ across manufacturing, healthcare, technology, life sciences, and other sectors.
Quality specialist roles can focus on assurance, control, compliance, supplier quality, systems, or continuous improvement. With relevant experience, professionals may pursue senior specialist, quality engineer, auditor, manager, or director positions. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.
Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore Quality Specialist listings, review job requirements, and find roles that match your experience and career goals.
Senior HEDIS Quality & Audit Analyst
$70K - $126K *
Manage complex HEDIS audit workstreams and ensure compliance with regulations. Provide expert guidance on audit readiness, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop controls to support accurate s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...
3 weeks ago
Operational Excellence Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Create transformative operational excellence initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across the organization while mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous i...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director Continuous Improvement
$121K - $176K *
Transform operational excellence by leading a team to implement Lean strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites while...
2 weeks ago
Manager Enterprise Quality Programs and Data
$100K - $120K *
Drive quality improvement initiatives by overseeing program development, data analysis, and collaboration with leadership. Lead a team to enhance healthcare outcomes through strategic planning and eff...
1 week ago
Quality & Accreditation Director
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Quality Management Program, ensuring NCQA accreditation and regulatory compliance while driving performance improvement initiatives across health...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Conduct
$90K - $110K *
Empower cross-functional teams to drive the Future of Medicine initiatives, ensuring scalable processes and compliance while enhancing patient safety and experience through strategic planning and exec...
1 week ago
Quality Manager, QMS & Process Excellence
$110K - $172K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring our products meet high standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to test APIs, SDKs, and real-time integrations, while building automation for fas...
Today
$95K - $159K *
Elevate your career by ensuring software quality and compliance in innovative cloud and AI/ML systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and uphold stringent saf...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$61K - $104K *
Unlock the potential of data quality in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and governance for a federal agency's analytics ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, monitor standard...
2 weeks ago
Business System Analyst - Pharmaceutical
$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...
Yesterday
Business System Analyst - Pharmaceutical
$80K - $95K *
Transform sales operations by connecting teams and systems. Leverage data from Salesforce, LIMS, and CRM to create impactful reports and dashboards, driving performance improvements and supporting end...
2 days ago
Quality Engineer - Spacecraft Manufacturing
$90K - $173K *
Optimize supplier performance and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment. Lead critical supplier assessments from qualification to delivery, ensuring compliance with high engineering standards and...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate the quality assurance process by managing UAT, bug triage, and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and proactive quality management throughout th...
1 month ago
Senior Manager, IT Quality and Compliance
$120K - $145K *
Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...
1 week ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$66K - $106K *
Elevate quality assurance standards by independently managing automated testing, defect lifecycle, and documentation. Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance, while...
Today
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$86K - $138K *
Optimize quality assurance processes by leading automated testing strategies and mentoring engineers. Drive continuous improvement and ensure zero-defect delivery in a mission-critical program while e...
4 weeks ago
Quality Compliance & AI Operations Analyst
$80K - $90K *
Advance quality assurance initiatives and optimize workflows in a remote healthcare contact center. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, improve patient outcomes, and drive continuous...
Today
Remote HAM Data Quality Team Lead (VA ESOM)
$100K - $150K *
Engineer data integrity and governance for Hardware Asset Management, leading a team to ensure accurate asset records and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support the D...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving the execution of complex data center construction projects. Lead planning, manage resources, and optimize client service while ensuring quality and financial performance acr...
Today
Specialist, Software Engineering
$110K - $183K *
Innovate the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable applications that streamline specialty prescriptions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance user experience and drive efficienc...
4 days ago
Senior Safety Committee Specialist - DSMB
$95K - $115K *
Join us to lead complex safety projects, collaborate globally, and implement pharmacovigilance practices, ensuring product safety and efficacy while working independently and managing day-to-day CEC/D...
3 days ago
Regulatory Strategy Senior Associate
$95K - $115K *
Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...
1 week ago
What does a Quality Specialist do?
A Quality Specialist monitors and improves the quality of products, services, or business processes. Typical work includes audits, inspections, quality data analysis, documentation, and coordinating corrective actions.
What qualifications are common for Quality Specialist jobs?
Requirements depend on the industry and employer. Many positions seek relevant work experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with quality systems, audits, regulations, or process improvement.
Which industries hire Quality Specialists?
Quality Specialists work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, technology, aerospace, and consumer goods. Their specific responsibilities reflect each industry's standards and regulations.
How can I find Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse vetted Quality Specialist openings on Ladders, where professional roles pay $100,000 or more. Compare job requirements, responsibilities, and industries to identify relevant opportunities.