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.
Quality Team Lead - Mechanical
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to a culture of quality and safety by leading daily quality activities, data analysis, and inspections. Collaborate with various departments to enhance processes and ensure product excellen...
1 month ago
$98K - $146K *
Elevate quality assurance by leading a team of inspectors to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and technical data. Drive continuous improvement and mentor staff while managing resources e...
Yesterday
$98K - $146K *
Advance your career by overseeing Quality Control Inspectors, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and technical data. Lead inspections, mentor staff, and manage resources to maintain high...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Champion the lifecycle management of fleet equipment, overseeing procurement, compliance, and financial strategies. Lead a team to optimize operations and ensure alignment with company growth objectiv...
1 week ago
$170K - $190K *
Transform the Quality Engineering landscape by leading global initiatives that ensure medical devices meet safety, efficacy, and regulatory standards. Drive a high-performing team to embed quality pra...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Lead the charge in global Quality Engineering, ensuring compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution. Drive strategies and standards that enhance product qu...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Drive global Quality Engineering initiatives to enhance product safety, efficacy, and compliance. Lead a high-performing team, embedding prevention-based practices throughout the product lifecycle whi...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Lead global Quality Engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution, while fostering a high-performing team and embedding qua...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality excellence by leading cross-functional teams to drive data-driven improvements, enhance processes, and empower a high-performance culture. Your strategic insights will elevate product...
Today
Program Quality Engineer / Senior Analyst Tucson, AZ
$68K - $131K *
Manage quality assurance processes to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction throughout program lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to analyze metrics, support audits, and drive continuous improve...
2 weeks ago
Senior Test Engineer/Quality Assurance (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading test automation strategies and ensuring top-notch software quality through innovative frameworks, performance testing, and meticulous QA practices. Collaborate effectively...
4 weeks ago
Senior Test Engineer/Quality Assurance (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$110K - $130K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives and develop automated testing frameworks. Drive system performance testing while ensuring software meets excellence standards before deployment. Collaborate on CI/CD...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a dynamic team as you ensure pharmaceutical quality standards through real-time monitoring, testing, and documentation. Drive compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements while collaborating c...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive quality excellence by leading Quality Engineering and Assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction through...
1 week ago
Quality Engineer 3 -- Quality Control
$79K - $119K *
Lead the charge in ensuring product quality through comprehensive audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer an...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Manage quality assurance efforts across major construction scopes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the projec...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by overseeing laboratory quality systems and compliance. Lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while collaborating with teams to p...
Reposted 1 week ago
QA Operations Manager, PCU Lead
$102K - $152K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives in E&M/Distribution, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage a dedicated team, and oversee quality systems to enh...
1 week ago
Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations
$80K - $129K *
Engage in quality operations for externally manufactured pharmaceutical products, managing relationships with CMOs and cross-functional teams. Ensure compliance, oversee batch reviews, and drive conti...
1 week ago
Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations
$80K - $129K *
Join us to oversee external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and excellence in batch review, supplier management, and quality support. Collaborate with cross-functio...
1 week ago
Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations
$80K - $129K *
Lead the charge in managing external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and effective communication with CMOs. Drive continuous improvement and support quality initiat...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality excellence across processes, driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to manage QMS, ensuring product integrity and stakeholder engagement thr...
3 weeks ago
Compliance Risk Specialist (Ext)
$100K - $120K *
Join us to shape compliance strategies by analyzing taxpayer behavior and risks. Leverage data analytics and research to enhance compliance frameworks, ensuring effective risk management and promoting...
2 days ago
Development Scientist I, Analytical Development and Quality Control
$80K - $95K *
Advance the development and optimization of analytical methods for biotherapeutics, focusing on capillary electrophoresis and chromatography. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...
2 days ago
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovation by leading regulatory submissions for medical devices globally. Ensure compliance with FDA and international standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive prod...
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.