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 Quality Assurance and Control Associate - Clinical Research
$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
Senior Quality Assurance and Control Associate - Clinical Research
$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
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Program Leader
$100K - $120K *
Drive strategic leadership in statistical process control and digital quality transformation across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing process capability and data-driven decision-making through a...
1 week ago
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Program Leader
$100K - $120K *
Drive strategic leadership in statistical process control and digital quality transformation across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing process capability and data-driven decision-making through a...
1 week ago
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Program Leader
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in driving process excellence and digital transformation across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SPC frameworks, reduce variation, and l...
1 week ago
Staff Software Quality Engineer, Post Market Integration
$112K - $188K *
Transform product quality through leadership in investigations, risk management, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability, performance, and patient safety...
Reposted 1 week ago
Quality Program Development Manager
$70K - $126K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading program development initiatives, enhancing clinical and operational quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive efficiency and support cont...
Reposted yesterday
Quality Manager - Life Science Division
$88K - $105K *
Shape the quality culture and strategy in logistics, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmaceutical distribution. Lead a dedicated team, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement to meet c...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance Program Analyst (Mid)
$85K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to analyze, enhance, and oversee the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring compliance and accurate disability determinations. Contribute meaningfully to operational excellence across...
4 weeks ago
$114K - $157K *
Transform quality assurance processes for IVD product development, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and other relevant regulations. Lead cross-functional collaborations and continuous improvement in...
4 weeks ago
$114K - $157K *
Elevate your career by leading quality assurance efforts for IVD product development, driving compliance with FDA and ISO standards while fostering collaborative initiatives that enhance product safet...
4 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaboration across departments, ensuring exceptional product quality and customer...
Today
$75K - $100K *
Champion product safety by ensuring compliance with IEC standards. Collaborate on testing and certification processes, while effectively communicating with clients and team members to uphold safety an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality across global operations. Drive supplier performance improvements, manage risk, and ensure compliance in the medical device and aerospace sectors while co...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $125K *
Advance quality standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct audits, support production needs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring excellence in operations...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $125K *
Transform quality assurance by collaborating cross-functionally to uphold standards, drive continuous improvement, and support production needs through audits and compliance. Engage in meaningful init...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Quality Assurance Specialist, Clinical Trials Unit (Hybrid)
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance quality assurance in clinical research. Oversee compliance, improve processes, and lead training initiatives while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across dive...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality excellence in construction by overseeing QA/QC programs, managing field operations, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality stan...
1 week ago
$120K - $141K *
Partner with us to ensure product quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Utilize advanced quality tools, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous im...
Today
$109K - $164K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to implement ISO standards and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring excellence in man...
Today
$100K - $130K *
Join us to lead quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll enhance compliance, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pro...
Today
$100K - $130K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing setting, enhancing compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and quality whi...
Today
Senior Operations Quality Engineer
$150K - $190K *
Pioneer innovative quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, leading efforts in product introductions and continuous improvements while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficienc...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director of Quality and Risk - Behavioral Hospital
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to enhancing patient care quality and safety by leading risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and fostering a collaborative environment for staff and p...
1 week ago
Manager Continuous Improvement
$90K - $110K *
Innovate strategic leadership in continuous improvement for manufacturing facilities, fostering exceptional results through team coaching and process enhancement, while aligning cross-functional objec...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.