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 *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $159K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $156K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $156K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $112K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.