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 - $93K *

Elevate quality standards by co-managing daily Quality Control operations, conducting inspections, reviewing submittals, and ensuring compliance with project requirements through effective documentati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $93K *

Optimize quality control operations by leading inspections, meetings, and compliance activities while ensuring all project standards are met and documented effectively. Drive excellence in constructio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $183K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive regulatory activities across product development and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and market access while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a f...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $183K *

Transform regulatory processes by guiding compliance across product development and lifecycle management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure market access and navigate evolving regulato...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Transform quality and safety initiatives by leading compliance and risk management efforts across business units, engaging in continuous improvement and audit readiness while fostering an effective QS...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$71K - $96K *

Take ownership of quality assurance by inspecting manufacturing processes and products. Collaborate with teams to identify defects, uphold standards, and support continuous improvement, ensuring excep...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple lumber manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with grade specifications and enhancing profitability through effective training and collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $119K *

Transform quality standards and processes, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement methodologies for effective inspections and continuous improvements in engine...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $123K *

Optimize product quality and compliance in a regulated medical device environment. Lead quality initiatives, support manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement to enhance product reliab...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Help us ensure exceptional care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents while assisting the clinical team in operational tasks, compliance, and training. Join a mission-driven environment focuse...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by ensuring materials meet performance standards. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance capabilities, resolve issues, and implement robust processe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Elevate the standards of quality by overseeing compliance, developing robust quality systems for CRO management, and ensuring FDA and ICH regulations are met. Lead initiatives to foster a quality cult...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $227K *

Shape the future of healthcare safety by overseeing critical risk management initiatives, driving quality improvement processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance patient care and co...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by conducting analytical testing in a GMP environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and excellence in documentation and testing for clinical and comme...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion automotive safety by leading compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Utilize your expertise to create safety architectures and train clients on developing safety-critical systems across varied t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Empower the development of safety-critical automotive systems. Lead and review ISO 26262 compliance, guide clients, and create safety architectures across diverse technologies, enabling innovation in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Drive clinical excellence by assessing nursing practices, identifying educational needs, and developing programs to enhance patient care. Collaborate with leadership to support nursing staff in achiev...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Deliver quality leadership by overseeing QA and QC initiatives at the site, ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain high quality s...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise-wide process improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead initiatives to optimize operations, enhance performance, and deliver measurable business outco...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $198K *

Transform enterprise-wide processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Drive measurable outcomes through strategic optimization and best practices, while...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $198K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence and measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to i...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $198K *

Champion enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead teams to identify opportunities, implement best practices, and drive measurable outcomes, fostering a...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $198K *

Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and drive measurable business outcomes. Collaborate across teams to identify oppo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $198K *

Pioneer enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead teams to identify opportunities, implement best practices, and drive measurable outcomes, fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.