Quality Systems Manager Jobs

Explore Quality Systems Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead quality programs and strengthen operational performance. These roles oversee the systems, processes, and standards that help organizations deliver reliable products and services while meeting regulatory and customer requirements. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Quality Systems Manager Do?

Quality Systems Managers develop and maintain quality management systems, guide internal and external audits, and help teams meet applicable standards and regulations. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing corrective and preventive actions, tracking quality metrics, investigating nonconformances, preparing documentation, and coordinating quality initiatives across departments or sites.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek leaders with experience in quality assurance, quality management systems, audit readiness, risk management, and process improvement. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements can be important, particularly in regulated sectors. Strong communication, analytical thinking, project management, and team leadership skills help managers turn quality goals into practical, consistent processes.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Quality Systems Managers work across industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, and consumer products. The scope of a role can range from overseeing a single facility’s quality system to setting strategy across multiple locations. Related career paths may include quality assurance leadership, compliance management, regulatory affairs, and operational excellence.

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Search Ladders for Quality Systems Manager jobs and discover vetted roles offering $100,000 or more. Explore opportunities that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals, and take the next step toward a senior quality management position.

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$176K - $293K *

Drive quality excellence in surgical device management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across product lifecycles. Lead high-performance teams to enhance outcomes and safety metrics thr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence as a key technical manager overseeing motor assembly, testing, and supplier partnerships. Engage in new product development and ensure customer satisfaction through proactive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards. Collaborate with contractors and USACE staff, conducting inspections and testing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing CQV activities for sterile packaging operations, ensuring efficient project execution, and spearheading innovations to optimize equipment systems and enhance operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead CQV activities in filling & packaging for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. Drive project execution, manage schedules and resources, and enhance operational efficiency through innovation. Coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead CQV activities in pharmaceutical filling and packaging operations, driving innovation and efficiency while managing project execution within a sterile environment. Mentor teams and interact with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion CQV activities in sterile pharmaceutical packaging operations, leading project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and process improvements while driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance initiatives across North America, enhancing special process auditing, team leadership, and operational training while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Quality Assurance/Control activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications. Drive strategic decisions and foster a culture of quality to enhance p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Champion quality excellence by managing a dynamic team of technicians, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in quality control processes while collaborating with plant leadership to drive op...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K - $116K *

Empower quality excellence as a QA Manager, overseeing compliance and product safety across Contract Manufacturing partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality systems and drive continuo...

Today

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

$102K - $124K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for advanced nuclear programs while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across teams, delivering exceptional quality standards align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence as a leader in electrical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with standards through inspections and audits while mentoring your team and fostering a culture of accountability...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $233K *

Drive quality excellence in our Supply Chain by collaborating across teams to ensure high standards for product development and manufacturing. Champion user experience through effective quality system...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $175K *

Drive compliance and quality excellence by leading a dynamic QA team, ensuring GMP adherence across manufacturing processes, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance operational effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $170K *

Champion quality assurance for a transformative infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mobility and resiliency...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform quality leadership by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Oversee quality operations, supplier management, and compliance to enhance product reliability and customer sa...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives quality excellence and continuous improvement across all operations. Oversee the implementation of agile business processes ensuring compliance with AS9100, while fostering col...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance quality systems across the supply chain, guiding a skilled team while engaging in hands-on problem-solving and statistical analysis to drive continuous improvement and ensure excellen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Transform quality management in manufacturing by leading a team to enhance systems, drive improvements, and ensure compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $138K *

Drive quality performance by managing requirements and collaborating with suppliers. Analyze processes, conduct audits, and implement improvements to ensure compliance with standards. Contribute to a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape quality excellence and compliance by leading regulatory strategies, fostering team growth, and ensuring robust quality management systems in alignment with industry standards and corporate goals...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $119K *

Lead the charge in regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance and coordination across teams. Leverage your expertise in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to author and review documents, mainta...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives to enhance compliance with ISO9001 and IATF 16949. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, conduct audits, and implement corrective...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Oversee quality assurance processes across multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and contract requirements. Collaborate with project teams to implement effective...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Systems Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Systems Manager oversees the processes and documentation an organization uses to meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Duties often include managing audits, corrective and preventive actions, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but roles often call for experience in quality assurance or quality management systems, knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, and strong leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

  • Which industries hire Quality Systems Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Quality Systems Managers in fields including manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, aerospace, technology, and consumer products. The specific standards and regulatory knowledge required depend on the industry.

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

    Compensation varies by location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities at that salary level.

  • Where can I find Quality Systems Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Quality Systems Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.