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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$120K - $145K *

Tackle quality management and compliance in the medical device sector. Lead teams to enhance quality systems, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Engage in clinical quality assurance activities, supporting trial management and compliance. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality standards, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulations, en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical trial quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with GCP and SOPs. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage audits, and support quality initiatives to drive e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance supplier quality by ensuring compliance with design standards and continuously improving processes. Engage cross-functionally to drive risk analysis, supplier evaluations, a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by ensuring supplier compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and product standards. Utilize your expertise in risk analysis and s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a Senior Operations Quality Engineer, you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality and food safety initiatives while leading continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and foster a culture o...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading global and site quality strategies. Drive compliance, enhance operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate acros...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring aerospace quality standards are met. Collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive improvements, investigate issues, and support the de...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Drive high-level GMP quality audits across diverse manufacturing sites. Assess compliance with industry standards, mentor auditors, and lead complex evaluations while ensuring timely reporting and adh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead high-level GMP quality audits across diverse manufacturing sites. Utilize your expertise to assess quality systems, mentor others, and ensure compliance with industry s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Contribute to high-level GMP quality audits across diverse manufacturing sites. Assess compliance with industry standards, mentor auditors, and lead complex evaluations while ensuring timely reporting...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $117K *

Empower the future of Campus Dining by enhancing quality, safety, and compliance through training, audits, and strategic improvements, ensuring excellence in service across all dining operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $123K *

Advance quality improvement initiatives by managing healthcare projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing member satisfaction through data analysis and process evaluation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $110K *

Tackle innovative processes in manufacturing, focusing on continuous improvement and quality assurance. Engage in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing process stability, reducing scrap, and op...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Empower innovation in medical device software testing by developing robust test strategies, executing detailed test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and c...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality management by leading the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, driving operational excellence and fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a key player, you'll establish quality standards, monitor performance, and collaborate across departments to enhance efficie...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, reduce waste, and maintain documentation. Drive performance improvements while...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $160K *

Reimagine quality oversight of third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while managing multiple pr...

North York, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $160K *

Contribute to quality assurance excellence by overseeing third-party operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cGMP guidelines, fostering strong relationships, and enabling continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading the development and management of a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring teams meet standards in engineering, science, and custom hardware projects...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of supplier quality management through strategic collaboration and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring compliance and enhancing performance across key product and process areas...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality engineering by driving automation, enhancing testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software delivery and co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance quality measures impacting Medicare Stars and HEDIS. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance improvement initiatives, manage project deliverables, and present insights to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.