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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$185K - $232K *

Drive strategic leadership and quality oversight in GCP/GLP compliance across clinical and non-clinical portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, fostering collaboration, and enhancing p...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $232K *

Join our dynamic team to lead strategic quality oversight in clinical and non-clinical domains, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and FDA standards. Drive quality initiatives, partner with cross-func...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Empower cross-functional teams to drive the Future of Medicine initiatives, ensuring scalable processes and compliance while enhancing patient safety and experience through strategic planning and exec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring compliance with QMS processes, enhancing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement through data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee quality control processes, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance product quality in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of clinical evaluation reports and post-market surveillance documentation, ensuring compliance with EU MDR and global standards while collaborating across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a high-performing Quality Control team, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in commercial and late-stage clinical manufacturing while fostering a culture...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing lean tools. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Kaizen workshops, enhancing operational ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $147K *

Execute quality assurance strategies to validate automation in fulfillment centers. Collaborate with teams to develop test plans, measure metrics, and report on product maturity, ensuring high standar...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $175K *

Advance clinical trial execution globally by leading a team of managers, ensuring compliance and achieving milestones in diagnostics and medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance oper...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $166K *

Lead supplier quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across cellulose and chemical suppliers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $166K *

Lead the charge in supplier quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $166K *

Lead supplier quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence as a Senior Quality Engineer, leading initiatives and mentoring teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate on design an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in nuclear projects by leading site-specific quality programs, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing naval systems through automation. Lead the development of automated testing for critical software and hardware, ensuring reliability and performance in both l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $165K *

Manage and enhance equipment reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence through solid engineering practices, compliance with cGMP, and collaboration with teams to drive performance improvem...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and compliance across the organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Oversee a team while managing CAPA, audits, and supplier quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Support the quality assurance process by implementing robust protocols, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing practice...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives in medical devices by leveraging your expertise in ISO standards and regulatory compliance to ensure client products meet international benchmarks for safety and ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $139K *

Engineer quality assurance processes and supplier relationships to enhance product integrity and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to quality st...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $133K *

Optimize quality management systems in aerospace/defense, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and drive quality initiatives, while man...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring our products meet high standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to test APIs, SDKs, and real-time integrations, while building automation for fas...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.