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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$127K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading a team to enhance compliance, drive product development, and ensure regulatory readiness in a dynamic medical device environment, focusing on cardiovasc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $140K *

Drive cross-functional projects supporting medical device lifecycle initiatives. Partner with teams to manage priorities, risks, and resources while ensuring compliance with quality standards and busi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading manufacturing engineering functions, enhancing productivity and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficient supply chain operations by managing purchasing and material planning. Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging components to support production schedules and maintain inve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and supplier quality. Lead compliance initiatives, audits, and strategic quality objectives to ensure excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize continuous improvement initiatives across wire and cable manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency by leading cross-functional teams and leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive compliance and excellence in NDE processes, directing quality programs, training, and technical guidance for inspections, while managing regulatory adherence and non-conformance resolutions with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $162K *

Unlock potential by driving process improvements and best practices. Collaborate with teams to implement initiatives, track performance metrics, and elevate organizational efficiency across business u...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $150K *

Drive quality excellence by leading engineering functions, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $235K *

Transform the Quote to Cash journey by leading operational excellence initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, drive process improvements, and leverage AI fo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $230K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers in Human Systems Analysis, ensuring compliance and integration within a complex defense program. Manage project scope, budget, and schedule while fostering collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing quality assurance and control for data center construction. Ensure compliance with industry standards and owner expectations while leading inspections and driving a...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery with robust planning and execution. Your expertise will drive communication and collaboration to ach...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $85K *

Lead quality management initiatives to ensure compliance with standards and enhance product quality. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams, driving continual improvement and effective problem so...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead and inspire the Quality R&D Engineering team to ensure compliance and innovation in medical device development from inception to launch, while fostering collaboration and effective project manage...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance initiatives for a new Control Center, ensuring regulatory readiness and operational turnover. Coordinate across teams to manage NERC CIP and NERC 693 activities, facilitating project p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$215K - $255K *

Transform data governance practices to enable AI success by implementing robust controls and access models across Microsoft tools, ensuring data safety and compliance in large organizations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion digital integration projects, driving transformation in rail systems. Lead cross-functional teams, manage deliverables, and ensure seamless transitions from project to operations, enhancing c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring product integrity from sample submission to mass production while driving quality improvements and compliance with customer requirem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team to develop and implement robust quality control strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements while fostering a culture o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead projects with excellence while managing teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, maximizing customer satisfaction through effective communication and strategic execution in a collaborative en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by leading teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Manage all aspects of project execution, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to Convergi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $148K *

Tackle quality management challenges by developing and implementing comprehensive QMS systems. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product excellence and drive continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality assurance by developing and implementing robust programs to eliminate defects, ensuring product excellence and compliance while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading teams to ensure product excellence and compliance, while engaging with stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance customer satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.