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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while overseeing a dedicated QC team and optimizing operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $89K *

Empower the quality assurance process by analyzing materials, ensuring adherence to specifications, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality within a regulated laboratory environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $121K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration across departments to achi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee Thermal Vacuum testing, ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication while working rotating shifts, inc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing global health by supporting critical clinical trial submissions. In this role, you'll lead regulatory strategies, ensure compliance, and collaborate with diverse teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Champion regulatory excellence by executing critical activities for marketed devices and new product development, ensuring compliance with federal and international regulations while collaborating acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Develop regulatory strategies to support product compliance and market access. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to FDA and international regulations, while managing documentation for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Empower innovation in regulatory affairs by executing critical activities for product development and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to regulations, enhancing operation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Shape the future of medical devices by executing regulatory activities for innovative products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and support new developments in the Joint Reconstruc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Empower innovation in regulatory affairs by executing critical activities for product development and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to regulations, enhancing operational suc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project outcomes by providing independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards and specifications while collaborating with contr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading project-wide initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality management and promote awa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and uphold product safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality assurance and infection control initiatives, overseeing staff and operations to ensure compliance and performance improvement across healthcare facilities. Drive data collection, audits...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$127K - $153K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading submissions and compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with FDA and international standards while driving projects to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Partner with us to optimize our quality management systems while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role is key in enhancing our quality infrastructure, managing audits, and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical quality and patient safety. This role involves overseeing compliance, managing quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating across departments...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$59K - $101K *

Contribute to software quality by testing and validating applications alongside Agile teams, enhancing skills in manual and automated testing, and ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Embrac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $101K *

Engage in software quality assurance by partnering with Agile teams to test, validate, and enhance applications, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Gain hands-on experience with manual and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the quality landscape in software development by leading a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering modern engineering practices for he...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team of inspectors, driving initiatives, and fostering development. Utilize your expertise to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and promote a culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive operational success through effective quality management practices and continuo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$82K - $156K *

Shape the future of medical device quality assurance by providing critical support in product development, compliance, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and implement Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.