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.
$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...
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$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...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$90K - $100K *
Transform project management by driving collaboration, ensuring quality, and delivering results on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise to manage stakeholder relations and implement effecti...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$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...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$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...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$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...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$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...
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Project Manager, Quality, Operations
$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...
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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in overseeing CQV activities for sterile packaging operations, ensuring efficient project execution, and spearheading innovations to optimize equipment systems and enhance operational...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Lead CQV activities in filling & packaging for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. Drive project execution, manage schedules and resources, and enhance operational efficiency through innovation. Coll...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Lead CQV activities in pharmaceutical filling and packaging operations, driving innovation and efficiency while managing project execution within a sterile environment. Mentor teams and interact with...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Champion CQV activities in sterile pharmaceutical packaging operations, leading project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and process improvements while driv...
3 weeks ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
$80K - $100K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, enhancing quality, efficiency, and...
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$90K - $120K *
Champion quality excellence by managing a comprehensive quality system, leading internal audits, overseeing compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards, and driving initiatives to enhance product quality...
3 weeks ago
Director of Quality & Patient Safety RN
$110K - $130K *
Champion quality improvement initiatives at healthcare facilities, overseeing patient safety and regulatory compliance. Lead a diverse team to enhance outcomes and ensure continuous advancement in pat...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive a culture of quality by leading and implementing top-tier quality systems while championing continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero defects and enhance customer satisfaction across op...
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$135K - $155K *
Transform enterprise data quality practices by leading initiatives that ensure trusted, accurate, and consistent data across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish standards and...
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Quality Manager - TS/SCI Clearance
$95K - $115K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading the Contractor's Quality Management Program, ensuring compliance with standards and contract requirements while overseeing inspections, testing, and c...
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Principal Supplier Quality Engineer- EMD
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of supplier quality by leading strategic initiatives, influencing supplier selection, and driving systemic improvements across global electromechanical supply chains. Collaborate with...
2 weeks ago
Quality Improvement & Safety Registered Nurse - Quality Assurance and Safety
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading quality improvement and safety initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance clinical practices, ensure compliance, and drive impactful change across the o...
2 days ago
Patient Safety DRG Clinical Validation Auditor
$86K - $129K *
Unlock potential by auditing inpatient medical records to ensure accurate clinical documentation and DRG billing. Leverage advanced coding expertise and analytical skills to enhance quality and compli...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage Quality Control and Assurance functions, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while leading a team, driving operational efficiency, and fostering quality improvement across proces...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead Quality Control initiatives, overseeing compliance and team development to ensure Total Quality System and regulatory standards are met. Drive improvements in testing and process controls, foster...
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$80K - $95K *
Engineer robust testing strategies for systems and applications. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, execute tests, and provide actionable feedback to enhance software quality and performan...
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$121K - $158K *
Lead the transformation of quality engineering by driving technical innovation, automation, and AI integration across enterprise projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance QA practices and del...
3 days 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.