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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality processes and enhance compliance by managing and improving the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and support au...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Lead a team of Product Quality Engineers, balancing technical oversight with personnel development. Drive quality objectives, manage risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality assurance initiatives, leading a team to enhance processes, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture o...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $225K *

Elevate your career as a senior technical quality leader, driving integration testing and automation standards in a complex healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure qu...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $149K *

Join our team to manage the standards development lifecycle, driving efficiency and innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance safety standards and optimize processes, ensuring impactful out...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $149K *

Lead the charge in advancing safety standards through effective project management, collaboration, and strategic execution. Drive innovation and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with or...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $149K *

Champion the standards development lifecycle, driving efficiency and collaboration across teams to enhance safety and innovation. Leverage expertise to optimize processes and engage stakeholders, ensu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize maintenance strategies and plans by analyzing existing practices, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing SAP PM data management to ensure operational efficiency and compliance across...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality excellence, ensuring product reliability and compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate across functions to drive quality initiatives and lead audits, maki...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $104K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance programs, managing audits, and collaborating with teams to ensure product reliability and compliance. Drive continuous improvement and foster strong re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure product quality through supplier collaboration, data analysis, and process compliance. Drive continuous improvement and lead audits, contributing to a culture of excellen...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Advance regulatory compliance by managing FDA 510(k) submissions and international documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and efficacy while maintaining up-to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $166K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance initiatives in cutting-edge underwater systems. Drive compliance and process optimization in a dynamic R&D environment, ensuring mission readiness and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $110K *

Drive resolution of escalated consumer complaints, ensuring timely outcomes. Lead call center agents in best practices, analyze trends, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer satisfac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in laboratory operations by supervising chemists, managing testing priorities, and maintaining compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $100K *

Build a strong quality assurance framework in automotive manufacturing, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing problem-sol...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth through innovative cleaning solutions. Focus on business development, customer relationships, and exceeding sales quotas while receiving comprehens...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer comprehensive quality and safety initiatives in pediatric healthcare, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across inpatient and ambulatory settings to enhance patient outco...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Optimize sterilization processes and environmental controls for medical products, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Lead validation activities and provide technical expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance by leading sterilization validation and compliance efforts. Collaborate across functions to ensure medical products meet rigorous standards, while driving continuous improve...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead specialized technical initiatives in sterility assurance and environmental controls, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Collaborate across functions to validate sterilizat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate quality assurance in medical products by leading sterilization validation, ensuring compliance, and driving technical projects. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes and support pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead specialized technical initiatives in sterility assurance and environmental controls, ensuring compliance and validation for medical products. Collaborate across functions to enhance sterilization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in Quality Assurance management, overseeing project quality activities and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.