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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$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production quality through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate on new product introductions and streamline operations while applying advanced qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by driving quality engineering initiatives in production, supporting new product launches, and enhancing operational efficiency through problem-solving methodologies and quality manag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Champion food safety and quality as you lead our Quality Assurance and compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional product standards, regulatory adherence, and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in IT project management, fostering digital transformation and process improvements while collaborating across functions to deliver robust manufacturing sol...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $148K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by developing and maintaining systems to ensure product excellence, collaborating across teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance producti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading design assurance activities for medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence software development, ensure compliance with standards, and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $200K *

Shape the future of quality management systems by leading GxP compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and providing expert support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $153K *

Empower quality excellence by applying engineering principles to sustain compliant manufacturing processes and resolve complex product quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement in a regulated me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in global quality improvement initiatives, utilizing deep expertise in manufacturing processes and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer satisfaction an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance by inspecting work for compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with teams to perform audits, maintain records, and uphold safety protocols while ensuring project integ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, optimize processes, and implement data-d...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Advance your career as a Quality Engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance through data-driven methodologies and Lean Six Sigma principles...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $156K *

Transform your career by ensuring quality and reliability in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to develop processes and systems that meet rigorous standards, driving innovation and exc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality management practices by ensuring compliance with all regulations, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety and reliability acr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing quality control processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring mechanical quality across marine fabrication and production. Collaborate with teams to uphold ISO 9001 standards, manage inspections, and drive continuous improvement for o...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $117K *

Reimagine quality assurance by ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, managing audits, and leading improvement initiatives. Drive training and maintain quality systems to guarantee product integrit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $167K *

Join a dynamic Agile team as a Software Quality Assurance Lead, driving quality through test case execution, defect tracking, and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring cGMP compliance through expert QA oversight in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities. Lead a collaborative environment focused on continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance quality systems and processes in medical device manufacturing. Drive compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards while collaborating across functions to resolve prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $155K *

Transform supplier quality management through strategic leadership, ensuring compliance and innovation across global manufacturing. Inspire a high-performing team to enhance quality excellence and dri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality and safety in healthcare by leading system-wide initiatives, collaborating with clinical teams, and implementing evidence-based standards to enhance patient care and outcomes across th...

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

$94K - $162K *

Unlock potential by driving process improvements and best practices. Collaborate with teams to implement initiatives, track performance metrics, and elevate organizational efficiency across business u...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.