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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$100K - $120K *

Transform quality management across the organization by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence in health services. Drive strategic plan...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and process improvement. Lead initiatives, interact with customers and suppliers, and mentor staff to ensure compliance and excellence in product qual...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $167K *

Join a team that drives quality excellence in a large-scale manufacturing operation. Lead 60+ quality professionals to enhance performance through innovative quality management systems and continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $169K *

Lead and direct quality initiatives by overseeing integration of processes and policies, ensuring adherence to quality standards across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Drive quality excellence initiatives and manage a team of quality engin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of quality excellence by leading field operations and ISO 9001 initiatives. Drive a team of Quality Auditors to enhance Layer 1 infrastructure installation standards, ensuring exception...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $190K *

Transform quality systems by driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate across functions to enhance compliance and efficiency, thereby elevating both employee an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $153K *

Transform asset reliability by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing SAP PM functions, and developing a high-performing team. Drive corporate reliability strategies across multiple si...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing asset reliability and performance. Lead corporate reliability strategies, optimize SAP PM functions, and drive continuous improvement across global sites whil...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by managing QA resources, capacity planning, and governance for client services. Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring quality delivery and continuous improvement...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team in managing project lifecycles by applying proven methodologies. You will lead diverse project teams, enhance client satisfaction, and promote continuous improvement while driving...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that drives project success across the Mid-Atlantic, leading diverse teams, ensuring exceptional outcomes through mentorship and collaboration, while maintaining high standards of quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance at Fibreworks Composites. Drive compliance with ISO standards, oversee the QA system, and foster collaboration across teams to optimize manufacturing pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by enhancing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through audits, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ele...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock supplier quality excellence by leading performance and development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards, drive improvements, and tackle complex challenges...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading process improvement initiatives and managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards in production and compliance, while fostering a culture of safet...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $145K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and operational standards. Lead quality teams, drive continuous improvement, and foster cross-functional collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive project quality excellence in Electrification and Automation. Lead customer QMiP for large industrial clients, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering cross-functional collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead quality initiatives across North America, driving risk prevention and process discipline in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team of inspectors, driving initiatives, and fostering development. Utilize your expertise to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and promote a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by leading and developing a team of Quality Engineers to ensure compliance and operational performance in a regulated manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency and program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring alignment and execution on high-impact engineering...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in system safety engineering, collaborating closely with teams to ensure adherence to ISO 26262 while developing cutting-edge automotive safety solutions for next-gen vehicles...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $190K *

Elevate quality standards by leading CAPA investigations and driving cross-functional collaboration. This role demands analytical rigor and effective communication to resolve complex quality issues wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $200K *

Shape the future of quality management systems by leading GxP compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and providing expert support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient ope...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.