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 Operations Quality Engineer
$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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$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
$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
Quality Assurance - QA Engineer
$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
$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
$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
$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
Assistant Director, Quality, Safety & Compliance
$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...
4 weeks ago
Quality Improvement Project Manager II
$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
$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
$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
Quality Management Systems Manager
$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
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
1 month ago
$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...
1 month ago
$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...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading risk management and change control activities to ensure compliance, product quality, and patient safety across GxP-regulated operations. Collaborate with...
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$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
$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
Quality Systems Analyst II - Medicare Stars
$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
$80K - $95K *
Lead the implementation and management of quality control programs for construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating effective communication among teams to deliver success...
2 weeks ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer
$102K - $163K *
Unlock your potential as you lead design quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in product development. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...
1 week ago
Implementation Specialist - Payer Operations
$88K - $108K *
Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...
1 week ago
Implementation Specialist - Payer Operations
$88K - $108K *
Elevate your career by managing complex billing implementations, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build...
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.