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.
Sustaining Quality and Reliability Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Unlock optimal reliability and quality for groundbreaking consumer hardware. Drive engineering strategies, influence product design, and lead critical problem-solving initiatives across product life c...
3 weeks ago
Sustaining Quality and Reliability Engineer
$138K - $165K *
Shape the future of consumer hardware reliability by driving quality strategies, resolving performance issues, and influencing design decisions in a collaborative environment to ensure exceptional pro...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...
1 week ago
$216K - $280K *
Optimize clinical quality outcomes by leading initiatives, managing performance metrics, and overseeing accreditation compliance across small- and medium-sized healthcare facilities. Drive operational...
Reposted yesterday
$90K - $110K *
Elevate quality assurance standards by leading audits, managing QA/QC teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives by overseeing audits, managing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Quality Management System and dr...
1 week ago
Quality Engineering Specialist
$77K - $98K *
Lead quality initiatives by implementing robust QA practices, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001, conducting audits, and collaborating with engineering teams to achieve product excellence and...
3 weeks ago
Quality and Mission Assurance Engineer
$175K - $200K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on Quality and Mission Assurance for missile defense systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to evaluate designs, mitigate risks, and ensur...
Today
Product Design Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Engineer impactful design quality solutions in medical devices. Drive product lifecycle compliance and validation efforts, ensuring safety and performance through collaboration with cross-functional t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead quality initiatives in a compliance-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing quality profess...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality for aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks while supporti...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and quality in medical device risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain essential documentation, supporting design contro...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance practices by leading compliance initiatives and driving manufacturing operations, while fostering a robust quality management system to enhance product safety and effective...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer your career with a Quality Engineer role focused on enhancing enterprise engineering tools. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support APQP processes while collaborating across teams...
4 weeks ago
Quality Engineering, Advanced / Quality Assurance Specialist
$104K - $108K *
Support quality assurance initiatives, drive compliance efforts, and lead investigations within a dynamic life sciences environment, making a significant impact on product integrity and regulatory adh...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $145K *
Drive quality assurance excellence by overseeing supplier compliance and ensuring regulatory standards for pressure boundary components. Collaborate with procurement teams to enhance documentation and...
Yesterday
$115K - $145K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring compliance and integrity of pressure boundary components. Collaborate with procurement teams and lead supplier oversight to uphold industry standards...
Yesterday
Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance
$102K - $131K *
Empower your career by assuring quality within safety-critical projects. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage risks, and promote continuous improvement to deliver excellence, ensuring customer satis...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Design Quality Engineer (Consumables)
$101K - $169K *
Shape the future of product quality by providing expert guidance in quality engineering for New Product Introduction and Life Cycle Management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and drivin...
3 weeks ago
Quality Engineering Specialist
$80K - $90K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring products exceed standards and customer expectations. Leverage your expertise in quality engineering and problem-solving to enhance manufacturing opera...
3 weeks ago
Quality Systems & Compliance Specialist
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance and supporting inspection readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain effective quality processes in a regulate...
3 weeks ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer
$142K - $161K *
Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $149K *
Unlock your potential as a Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing compliance and quality functions. Drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and lead a team to ensure regulatory adherence and opera...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to upholding quality standards and compliance. Lead quality assurance processes, engage in continuous improvement, and manage regulatory audits to ensure exceptional produ...
3 weeks ago
Senior QC Compliance Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Support compliance in Quality Control by managing investigations and quality records. Collaborate on metrics reporting and ensure adherence to regulatory standards for GMP manufacturing of biological...
3 days 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.