Explore Quality Specialist Jobs

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.

What Does a Quality Specialist Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Opportunities in Quality

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.

Find Quality Specialist Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion quality and risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements and foster a culture of sa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality and patient safety in rehabilitation care by leading hospital-wide programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance care standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $96K *

Shape the future of biopharmaceutical validation by executing critical protocols, ensuring compliance, and managing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and dri...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-tier quality standards for automotive OEMs by collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Innovate quality management systems by leading continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational effectiveness. Collaborate across departments to drive quality outcome...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the plant Quality organization to drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective quality management and team l...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of the plant Quality organization, driving continuous improvement in processes, systems, and supplier quality to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with industry standa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead and advance the Operations Quality Assurance program, establishing standards and leveraging analytics and AI to drive performance improvements across teams while fostering talent development and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lab Quality Engineer, tackling complex challenges in Engine Dyno Testing. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and drive inn...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of automated testing strategies, focusing on Playwright and API testing. Collaborate in Agile environments to enhance code quality and integrate testing into CI/CD...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $88K *

Advance compliance and quality in healthcare by leading regulatory initiatives, conducting assessments, and collaborating with clinical leaders to ensure continuous readiness and adherence to accredit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality control field inspections and remediation for structured cabling projects. Collaborate on process improvements, drive training initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality management across engineering, procurement, and construction for a refinery project. Oversee quality plans, audits, and contractor activities while promoting quality awareness and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality improvement with suppliers, overseeing audits, qualifications, and corrective actions. Leverage technical expertise for effective problem-solving while collaborating cross-functionally t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with aerospace and DoD standards. Lead project teams to deliver defect-free products while mentoring staff and driving continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Optimize quality systems and processes to ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-reliability manufacturing environment to enhance pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in food manufacturing by developing and managing comprehensive Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across all...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality initiatives for new products and processes in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and sustainable ownership, leveraging engineering exp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality initiatives for new parts and processes, ensuring successful launches and sustainable ownership across multiple manufacturing sites. Leverage engineering expertise to drive improvemen...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality standards by developing and optimizing Quality Management Systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with ISO standards, manage documentation, and lead quality improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards for medical devices post-commercialization. Drive compliance, process improvements, and risk management while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by ensuring quality and compliance in missile defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and uphold AS9100 standards while actively part...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $232K *

Champion supplier quality by leading compliance activities, conducting evaluations, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive supplier quality initiatives by leading compliance activities, conducting evaluations, and performing risk assessments to ensure high standards and reliability across the supply chain...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.