Quality Systems Manager Jobs

Explore Quality Systems Manager opportunities with employers seeking experienced professionals to lead quality programs, strengthen compliance, and improve business processes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for quality leaders across regulated and highly technical industries.

What Does a Quality Systems Manager Do?

Quality Systems Managers develop and maintain the policies, procedures, and processes that help organizations consistently meet customer expectations and applicable standards. They may oversee quality management systems (QMS), coordinate audits, monitor corrective and preventive actions, manage documentation, and partner with teams across operations, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.

Common Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of quality management systems.
  • Prepare for internal, customer, and third-party audits and help resolve audit findings.
  • Track nonconformances, corrective and preventive actions, and quality performance metrics.
  • Maintain controlled procedures, records, and training programs.
  • Guide teams on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
  • Identify process improvements that reduce defects and strengthen product or service reliability.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field, along with substantial experience in quality assurance or quality systems. Requirements vary by industry and role. Useful strengths include knowledge of quality standards and audit practices, analytical problem-solving, clear communication, project leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Certifications such as Certified Quality Manager or auditor credentials may be valued for some positions.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Quality Systems Managers work in fields where consistent processes, customer confidence, and compliance matter, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, electronics, food production, and industrial manufacturing. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on a facility, product line, business unit, or enterprise-wide quality system, with opportunities to advance into director-level quality, compliance, or operational leadership.

Find Quality Systems Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Quality Systems Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and seniority to find a role that aligns with your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance systems to achieve zero defects. Collaborate with engineering and customers to define inspection requirements, drive continuous improvement, and maintain...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $179K *

Lead quality engineering efforts, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Manage a team to enhance product quality, while leveraging strong analytical skills and cross-functional colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize and manage a robust quality management system, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction in plastic injection molding operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. Lead quality assurance initiatives, audits, and corrective actions whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. Lead quality assurance initiatives, audits, and corrective actions whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. Lead quality assurance initiatives, audits, and supplier quality, foste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform workplace safety by leading initiatives, conducting assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement effective health and safety strate...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes to improve product integrity and reduce defects. Partner across departments to implement ISO standards, drive continuous improvement, and lead the Quality...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $126K *

Engage in operational excellence by supervising teams, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Collaborate to enhance efficiency and manage resources effective...

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

$84K - $126K *

Drive operational excellence by managing logistics teams, implementing business plans, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Utilize data analysis to enhance performance and foste...

Today

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

$225K - $316K *

Transform quality standards by architecting a robust corporate quality system. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure compliance with global regulations while fostering a culture of continuous im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $316K *

Champion the design and implementation of global quality systems, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Drive strategic transformation and collaboration across facilities to ensure adherenc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $316K *

Transform the Global Quality System to ensure compliance in medical device manufacturing by leading cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement while effectively...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $316K *

Lead the integration of a comprehensive global quality system across all facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a high-performance culture that drives continuous improvement in med...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Support critical quality oversight for validation activities in regulated environments by reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems across manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal equipment selection, installation, and service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading and enhancing quality systems across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement technology solutions, drive improvements, and ensure compliance wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Elevate quality systems across manufacturing by leading technology improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize quality systems and drive improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment selection, installation, and service while ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform quality systems by leading improvements in technology and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing quality, drive data integrity, and implement effective s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations while fostering a culture of quality and accountabilit...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading a team in executing complex low-voltage construction projects, ensuring financial performance and strategic alignment with industry standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic execution in complex low-voltage projects, leading a team to ensure financial success and process improvements while aligning with industry standards and objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transportation and logistics operations. Oversee compliance, manage audits, and implement procedures to meet industry standards and customer requireme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in Quality Assurance management, overseeing project quality activities and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Systems Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Systems Manager oversees the processes, documentation, audits, and improvement activities that help an organization meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Systems Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many positions seek a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in quality assurance, quality systems, or a regulated industry. Employers may also value audit expertise, standards knowledge, leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

  • Which industries hire Quality Systems Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries include medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, electronics, food production, and manufacturing, as well as other sectors with complex quality or compliance requirements.

  • How much do Quality Systems Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation varies by employer, location, industry, responsibilities, and experience.

  • What skills are important for a Quality Systems Manager?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include quality management system expertise, audit planning, corrective and preventive action management, regulatory knowledge, data analysis, process improvement, communication, and cross-functional leadership.