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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$83K - $125K *

Reimagine quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives, managing audits, and enhancing quality systems. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $104K *

Join us to enhance quality assurance in manufacturing operations, collaborating with supervisors and engineers to drive improvements and maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle while adher...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $112K *

Champion the advancement of quality systems and technical expertise in collaboration with cross-department teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance in laboratory opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $101K *

Elevate quality assurance by managing protein-based immunoassays, troubleshooting failures, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product performance in a dynamic lab env...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a collaborative team driving quality systems and processes. Lead initiatives for NADCAP compliance, develop quality plans, and provide technical guidance in a defense manufacturi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems and processes, ensuring compliance and supporting a vibrant manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvem...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K *

Shape quality assurance processes by developing standards, leading audits, analyzing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for product and process excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments, analyze data, and drive decision-making to ensure accuracy and complian...

Pomona, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency through quality assurance and process improvement. Leverage your expertise in data analytics to drive impactful decisions and support c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $116K *

Support our Quality Assurance team by ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards through effective release processes, documentation accuracy, and training programs, while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K *

Empower quality and compliance initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality. Drive continuous improvement through effective oversight, innovative...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $122K *

Champion quality assurance in cancer diagnostics by overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence through meticulous document control, product release oversight, and data analysis, while fostering a collaborative environment to drive cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality management processes by conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks. Collaborate with teams to enhance supplier quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing quality assurance strategies that enhance product reliability and customer outcomes across a dynamic SaaS platform while fostering collaboration and accountab...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $150K *

Transform quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead a team to uphold regulatory standards while fostering collaboration with customers and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $257K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in clinical trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management and maintain inspection re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $257K *

Elevate clinical quality assurance by leading proactive oversight of trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection readiness and drive...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $121K *

Optimize the release management of finished goods, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while leading a team to address non-conformance and enhance quality assurance processes...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $166K *

Elevate quality standards by partnering with manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and integrity throughout production. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and enhance patient safety i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the review of complex batch records ensuring compliance and quality excellence. Mentor junior specialists and drive continuous improvement within a regulated environment wh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Lead a dynamic quality organization, ensuring compliance and excellence across diverse aerospace products. Drive quality strategy, build relationships with government and prime customers, and foster a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.