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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$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...

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  •   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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.