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 *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform sales operations by connecting teams and systems. Leverage data from Salesforce, LIMS, and CRM to create impactful reports and dashboards, driving performance improvements and supporting end...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $135K *

Elevate project delivery by managing complex automation and control systems integration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, adherence to budgets, and alignmen...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Elevate project success by managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic engineering environment. Drive profitability and fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence in manufacturing. Elevate workplace standards and streamline processes in a dynamic aerospac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join us as a Project Quality Lead, where you'll ensure project compliance, enhance quality standards, and drive continuous improvement through site support and effective collaboration across teams. El...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$122K - $153K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $112K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality systems within medical technology. Drive investigations, audits, and corrective actions while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance processes an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $161K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of laboratory information management by leading high-quality LIMS implementations for public health and environmental laboratories, ensuring stakeholder alignment and project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $170K *

Lead the transformation of manufacturing standards and processes, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across diverse teams to enhance product delivery and efficiency in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $182K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $229K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $229K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on quality, health, and safety management. Lead initiatives in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across resea...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing and quality engineering processes. You'll provide critical support for classified programs, ensuring production efficiency and quality standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.