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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$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...

6 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 *

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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

4 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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $185K *

Take ownership of qualification and validation for regulated IT systems, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Lead a team to manage project execution while collaborating with cross-functional stake...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality in laboratory digital systems. Oversee the lifecycle management of LIMS and analytical platforms, translating business needs into compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.