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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality and internal systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements, ensure compliance with specifications, and elevate...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to supplier quality management and internal systems, driving improvements in product specifications. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity and compliance through ro...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing supplier quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading improvements through collaboration in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive excellence and c...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $230K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality compliance by executing risk-based audits, assessing adherence to GxP regulations, and driving continuous improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading and executing a comprehensive risk-based Quality audit program, ensuring adherence to GxP regulations and Quality standards. Drive continuous improvement and regulatory rea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $175K *

Shape and enhance the global Quality Management System for medical devices by driving compliance, governance, and continuous improvement while leading a dedicated team across multiple sites to meet re...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across operations. Lead quality teams, oversee audits, and foster a culture of excellence focus...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage and elevate Quality Assurance functions across operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $97K *

Accelerate quality improvements by ensuring supplier compliance, driving initiatives for zero defects, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance production integrity and product standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion data integrity by implementing comprehensive quality controls and metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data governance and enhance usability across the enterprise. Dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $199K *

Transform quality assurance in aerospace! Lead mission assurance for advanced optical systems, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $123K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of aerospace materials qualifications, driving product excellence through collaborative relationships and strategic project management in a dynamic, growth-oriented...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead parts qualification, resolve quality issues, and drive process improvemen...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence in medical device development by ensuring compliance with global regulations and enhancing product safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage documentation and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the IT GRC team by assessing and managing third-party technology and cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards while supporting vendor risk...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $168K *

Oversee product complaint investigations and ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality practices and perform data analysis to support product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $126K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with SQF, HACCP, and regulatory standards while leading a dynamic team to enhance product safety and quality through continuous improvement...

Belleville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$68K - $131K *

Empower product quality by ensuring compliance and integrity in software development. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and effective testing of digital products, enhancing over...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Reimagine software quality assurance by collaborating across teams to ensure the integrity and compliance of digital products. Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in software tes...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure quality in digital product development. Collaborate across functions to validate software and firmware, driving continuous improvement and maintaining product integrity i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Champion project success by managing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiencies and best prac...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead impactful projects within our Quality Management team, driving collaboration and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, budgets, and timelines w...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our Quality Management team as a Project Manager, driving key projects through collaboration, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes while maintain...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality and efficiency while adhering to project sco...

Langley, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Manage key projects within the Quality Management team, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovative solutions and best practices for quality and cli...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.