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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$96K - $151K *

Champion quality operations by leading a team in environmental monitoring and method transfer activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and operational excellence in laboratory s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR partner, driving people strategies that enhance organizational performance, employee engagement, and business growth while leading HR initiatives across various f...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $171K *

Shape the future of medical devices by leading quality engineering for new product introductions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving process improvements in a dynamic, collabora...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations while fostering a culture of accountability a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $149K *

Elevate your career by managing cross-functional projects in life sciences. Oversee client portfolios, ensure timely deliverables, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Join a tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Support MRO&U operations by coordinating solutions across teams, hosting escalation calls, and developing strategies for network growth. Engage with stakeholders and monitor performance to enhance ope...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Unlock your potential by providing tactical MRO&U operations support, coordinating solutions across functional groups, and developing strategies to enhance the sustainment network while engaging with...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Advance MRO&U operations by coordinating solutions across teams, managing performance, and developing strategies to enhance the sustainment network. Engage with stakeholders and lead initiatives to op...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead project teams, and drive successful outcomes through ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives excellence in SUBSAFE compliance and material control processes. You’ll lead accountability for ensuring certified processes, documentation, and audit readiness for submarine s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $156K *

Accelerate quality assurance in pharmaceutical facilities by leading compliance, overseeing maintenance projects, and ensuring safety standards. Your expertise will enhance patient care through meticu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career in a hands-on role focusing on commissioning, qualification, and validation for pharmaceutical clients. Collaborate with teams to execute protocols, manage documentation, and grow...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career in a hands-on role focused on commissioning, qualification, and validation for pharmaceutical clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality, while gaining own...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading hands-on commissioning, qualification, and validation efforts in a GMP environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality, while developing your expertise...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance by executing and authoring protocols for commissioning, qualification, and validation in a GMP environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and take ownership of...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing health, safety, and environmental standards across the district. Collaborate with management and personnel to implement best practices, conduct training, and ensure compli...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive quality and safety management on construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards, conducting inspections, and fostering a safe work environment while collaborating with teams to uphold...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$54K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in defense operations. Support inspection processes across multiple sites, interface with engineering, and enhance documentation to uphold standards in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and implement Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee the commissioning process for multiple data center projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure systems are operational and meet client specifications from planning through execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering by developing testing strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring software reliability through effective manual and automated testing practices aligned with busine...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $191K *

Play a key role in leading a multi-year R&D program, managing five interdependent projects from development to launch. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and successful execution, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion functional safety initiatives by managing engineering activities, aligning strategies, and tracking KPIs for projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution and maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $185K *

Unlock leadership potential while ensuring compliance in GxP-regulated IT systems. Oversee qualification and validation activities, mentor teams, and enhance validation programs while collaborating wi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $185K *

Advance compliance and validation of GxP-regulated IT systems through leadership and strategic execution, ensuring robust qualification throughout the system lifecycle while optimizing data integrity...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.