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.
$110K - $130K *
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing best practices, and implementing metrics to enhance performance across the business unit, serving as an internal consu...
Today
Quality & Accreditation Director
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of healthcare quality by leading accreditation efforts and driving performance improvement initiatives. Oversee compliance with NCQA standards and regulatory requirements while foster...
2 weeks ago
Quality & Accreditation Director
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Quality Management Program, ensuring NCQA accreditation and regulatory compliance while driving performance improvement initiatives across health...
2 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$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
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$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
Senior Manager, Clinical Conduct
$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...
1 week ago
$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
Product Quality Control Manager
$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
Quality Manager, QMS & Process Excellence
$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...
1 week ago
$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
Director of Quality Control (Commercial)
$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
KPO Engineer-Continuous Improvement Engineer
$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
Quality Assurance Engineer I, Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging - Design for Scale
$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
Senior Manager, Clinical Programs
$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
Area Supplier Quality Assurance Leader
$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
Area Supplier Quality Assurance Leader
$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
Area Supplier Quality Assurance Leader
$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
$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
$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
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
$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
Reliability Engineering Manager
$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
$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
Manager, Quality and Compliance
$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
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
$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
$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
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.