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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$108K - $130K *

Elevate quality systems across manufacturing by leading technology improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize quality systems and drive improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment selection, installation, and service while ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform quality systems by leading improvements in technology and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing quality, drive data integrity, and implement effective s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance systems to achieve zero defects. Collaborate with engineering and customers to define inspection requirements, drive continuous improvement, and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Lead design quality control efforts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive project success through ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and driving continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and certification act...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to our dynamic team as you enhance compliance and validation processes, coordinating key projects that shape our manufacturing quality standards and ensure adherence to regulatory...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Champion quality excellence in fabrication operations by driving process improvements, reducing defects, and enhancing capabilities through collaboration with manufacturing teams and implementation of...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards while managing a team. Drive efficiency and maintain accreditations, fostering a culture of accountability and cont...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $145K *

Drive the execution of data projects, ensuring quality and compliance for aerospace clients. Collaborate across departments to meet customer requirements and enhance data solutions, while managing pro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading privacy initiatives, conducting investigations, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and mitigate risks while se...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform construction quality management by driving excellence, implementing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, enhance skills, a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $124K *

Drive compliance excellence by managing change control, CAPA, and risk assessments. Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory adherence and support continuous improvement initiatives across engineer...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that drives quality excellence in automotive engineering, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with customers and internal teams to enhance product...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform quality management across operations as you lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with standards, driving customer satisfaction and profitability while collaborating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support supplier quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to standards while leading continuous improvement efforts and resolving quality issues to enhance manufacturing productivity and supplier colla...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $114K *

Lead a dynamic Quality Assurance team to ensure product excellence and customer satisfaction. Oversee quality processes, implement ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement across all business units. Utilize your expertise in quality engineering and data analysis to support product...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the development and improvement of our Quality Management System. Collaborate across teams to drive compliance, enhance processes, and implement best practices in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality engineering processes, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across functions to optimize product l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of comprehensive QA processes ensuring Section 508 compliance through manual and automated testing. Validate bilingual functionality while preparing detailed documentation and conforman...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion integrated data and analytics platforms, enhancing product efficiency across teams. Own evaluation and governance frameworks ensuring reliable and scalable AI outputs, while facilitating seam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $93K *

Accelerate progress at ensuring compliance in clinical research through independent quality oversight, audits, and inspections. Lead initiatives to maintain audit readiness and support ethical conduct...

Yesterday

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

$79K - $93K *

Elevate your career by providing critical quality oversight in clinical research, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and ICH-GCP. Lead audits and inspections while supporting ethical and safe st...

2 days ago

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

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.