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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$110K - $130K *

Discover innovative solutions in vehicle architecture by leading feature development, conducting in-depth technical analysis, and driving modern engineering practices to enhance software quality and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge vehicle architecture features while driving best practices in software quality. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure rail vehicle components meet specifications and standards. Collaborate across teams to investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $198K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge technology by leading a dynamic team in designing advanced electrical control systems for state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes, while mentoring engineers and driving inn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Shape quality excellence by driving improvements in manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing data analysis to enhance product reliability and customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Shape the North American Repair and Quality Center, driving operational excellence through effective lifecycle management, technical evaluations, and data analysis to resolve equipment returns and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Program Manager leading cross-functional initiatives that optimize reporting systems and support data-driven decision-making, enhancing revenue performance and operational processes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Quality Systems team, driving compliance and improvement activities while managing customer complaints, CAPAs, and audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Transform quality assurance by leading a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance operational excellence and product conform...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining compliance and enhancing processes within our Quality Management System, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards in a dynamic operational enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Industrial Operations for a major public transit project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery commitments are met while driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $228K *

Lead quality initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally to drive improvements in complaint tracking and trending, ensuring compliance and enhancing product reliability for better patient outcomes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Innovate and lead complex technical programs, ensuring project execution meets engineering, production, and operational standards while aligning with customer expectations and regulatory requirements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Elevate project execution by leading complex technical programs across engineering, production, and operations. Collaborate with teams to meet technical requirements and customer expectations while dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming quality assurance for lab platforms by driving automation, managing teams, and ensuring compliance in a regulated clinical environment. Collaborate on test architecture...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading a team to transform manual testing into an automated, efficient process, ensuring compliance and reliability in a regulated clinical laboratory enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $223K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Technical Program Manager, leading complex product development programs and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project execution and align...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you empower our medical devices to achieve compliance and excellence post-commercialization, driving quality, safety, and performance improvements through rigorous data analysis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $265K *

Lead configuration management activities across the program lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and deliverables while supporting audits and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $265K *

Advance your career by leading configuration management activities across the program lifecycle. Ensure data integrity and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to optimize processes and d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving safety programs. Oversee a dedicated team while collaborating with plant leadership to mitigate risks and enhance workp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform operational excellence by leveraging data insights and cross-functional collaboration. Drive alignment and efficiency across teams, ensuring initiatives stay on track while supporting produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $219K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives for design-focused programs, leading a high-performing team to integrate design quality and assurance throughout development phases, ensuring robust, producible des...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Drive safety culture and operational excellence as you support integration across multiple manufacturing locations, collaborating with leaders to assess risks, enhance programs, and implement effectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform software quality assurance by leading a diverse team, enhancing testing strategies, and ensuring the reliability and security of global enterprise systems through effective collaboration and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.