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 - $110K *

Elevate quality standards by leading manufacturing improvements, driving defect reduction, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration in...

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

$110K - $125K *

Lead quality initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and driving product improvements. Collaborate across teams to prevent issues and support new product introductions for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead validation and compliance efforts for medical device software, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while driving quality and innovation in a fast-paced environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading validation and compliance efforts for medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and implement best practices...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading compliance efforts, managing audits, and ensuring optimal product release. Collaborate with teams to implement improvements and maintain documentation, f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $141K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by leading evaluations, audits, and process improvements. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance product reliability and compliance, driving continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $349K *

Shape the future of clinical quality by leading a team that ensures GCP compliance and drives quality improvements across R&D programs, while fostering talent development and strategic oversight in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance in electrical services by developing standards, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and exceed client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $161K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality care through DRG clinical validation, assessing inpatient admissions and outpatient services. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain compliance and optimize pa...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Lead the assessment and management of healthcare quality and efficiency, ensuring medically appropriate care through evaluations of service necessity, policy adherence, and provider collaboration, whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Optimize patient care quality by ensuring medical necessity through reviews of inpatient admissions and outpatient services, while collaborating with clinical teams and guiding members to appropriate...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Support high-quality, cost-effective care through clinical validation, ensuring compliance with medical policies. Collaborate across teams to assess needs and facilitate transitions while leading init...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Pioneer high-quality, cost-effective care through clinical validation, ensuring compliance and appropriateness of treatment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes while leadin...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by validating medical necessity for a range of services, collaborating with clinical teams, and enhancing member access...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $161K *

Pioneer innovative medical management strategies ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care by examining inpatient admissions and outpatient services. Collaborate with clinical teams to uphold complia...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and oversee quality assurance protocols in forensic laboratories, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while supporting continuous improvement and effectiv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives by analyzing warranty claims, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve customer-critical issues and enhance product re...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development and maintenance of configuration management processes for a critical satellite navigation system, ensuring documentation accuracy and software integrity while collaborating with...

6 days ago

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

$165K - $200K *

Champion automation initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and leading pilot programs. Drive enterprise-scale deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $106K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by independently managing automated testing, defect lifecycle, and documentation. Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading automated testing strategies and mentoring engineers. Drive continuous improvement and ensure zero-defect delivery in a mission-critical program while e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing regulatory compliance for biocides, overseeing audits and risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to EPA regulations and enhance operational eff...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead supplier development and quality initiatives to enhance production processes, ensuring compliance with technical standards. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements and resolve issues, fost...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $136K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance and compliance across critical manufacturing processes, while collaborating closely with engineering and operations to enhance safety, reliability, and ad...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K *

Drive transformation by leading Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiencies, analyze processes, and implement data-driven solutions in a f...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.