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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$80K - $95K *

Pioneer quality assurance excellence by establishing standards, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across diverse operational settings while ensuring compliance with reg...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality management systems by assessing and enhancing compliance, traceability, and batch release processes in regulated environments. Collaborate with teams to identify gaps and implement ro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality management systems by assessing processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data integrity in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality management systems by mapping processes, assessing compliance, and enhancing traceability. Drive improvements in batch release and data integrity to ensure robust operations in regul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality management systems by assessing processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data integrity across pharmaceutical operations. Collaborate with teams to identify gaps and implement ro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $200K *

Drive innovative population health strategies and manage compliance for NCQA Health Plan accreditation, leading a team to enhance quality outcomes in healthcare through analytics and process improveme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

Oversee the quality control program for a major project, ensuring compliance with USACE, client, and regulatory standards while leading a team to enhance the Quality Management System and promote cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $230K *

Transform post-market quality assurance processes as a senior technical authority, ensuring compliance and patient safety across product lines. Lead investigations, enhance data analysis, and drive co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $230K *

Champion post-market quality assurance by leading compliant processes, ensuring patient safety, and driving continuous improvement across medical device product lines while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $128K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior QA Supervisor, ensuring compliance with quality systems and overseeing product quality from manufacturing to final disposition. Lead a team, implement improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring mechanical product quality by driving robust design and manufacturing processes throughout New Product Introduction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate r...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $117K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by building relationships and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with global supply chains to enhance manufacturing processes for both sustaining...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $138K *

Drive excellence in quality assurance by leading a team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing process improvements for defense contractors. Engage with senior leaders to resol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $138K *

Empower a team of quality assurance professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement and technical guidance in a high-stak...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $139K *

Lead a team of quality assurance professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with senior lea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $144K *

Take ownership of quality assurance leadership, guiding teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to establish and oversee quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in production processes. Drive continuous improvement and lead initiatives to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Unlock quality excellence by leading QA/QC programs for complex construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure rigorous standards, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Drive quality excellence initiatives and manage a team of quality engin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in elevating quality standards across Business Unit plants, driving excellence from pre-production through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality processes and team performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards in a dynamic manufacturi...

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  •   5 - 7 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.