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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$153K - $199K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and algorithm design for aerospace propulsion systems. Drive innovation through collaboration and te...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $199K *

Lead the charge in advanced modeling and simulation projects, guiding a skilled engineering team. Drive aerospace innovations through high-fidelity modeling, algorithm design, and collaboration across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $199K *

Pioneer high-fidelity modeling and simulation solutions for propulsion and aerospace systems while leading a versatile engineering team in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and perform...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $133K *

Join us to lead Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality initiatives across projects, guiding teams to implement standards, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and quality across projects. Lead HSEQ initiatives, mentor a skilled team, and collaborate with operations to ensure compliance and continuous improvem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $100K *

Build a strong quality assurance framework in automotive manufacturing, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing problem-sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $178K *

Pioneer a comprehensive Computer System Validation strategy across GxP systems. Collaborate with Quality and IT to drive compliance and data integrity while enhancing efficiency in validation processe...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive manufacturing excellence by managing project planning, budgeting, and execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery, optimize resources, and enhance operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $110K *

Lead the charge in maintaining high quality standards for life-changing medical devices. Drive inspection excellence and mentor a team of IQA inspectors in a vibrant manufacturing environment focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading program management efforts to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and drive sales strategies. Collaborate with product teams to meet commitments...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality in post-market surveillance for medical devices, leading a skilled team to manage customer complaints, adverse events, and regulatory re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $234K *

Optimize sensor integration strategies for autonomous vehicles, focusing on placement, tolerance analysis, and coverage studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex constraint...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $234K *

Analyze sensor placement and integration strategies for autonomous vehicles, optimizing multi-modality sensor systems through detailed coverage studies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $234K *

Optimize sensor integration for autonomous vehicles by conducting placement analyses, evaluating tolerances, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and safety across dive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead maintenance operations for Automated Baggage Handling Systems. Supervise teams, ensure excellent performance, drive improvements, and maintain customer relationships to support efficient and safe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $162K *

Join the Emissions Compliance team to lead program management of production compliance activities, ensuring our products meet critical emissions and diagnostics requirements while collaborating across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integrity of IT Validation & Compliance within a CDMO, ensuring adherence to cGMPs and regulatory standards by overseeing enterprise software validation and reviewing critical quality del...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality across our national facilities by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring ISO compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in critical environments while mento...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $161K *

Help us lead regulatory strategies in oncology, ensuring timely approvals and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build trust with Health Canada to streamline submissions and enhan...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $269K *

Transform quality management by leading multiple functional areas, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving performance excellence through effective team coordination and resource all...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive product safety and compliance by leading quality initiatives, overseeing testing and certification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and product excel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing material availability and driving efficient manufacturing operations. Leverage your expertise to proactively identify issues and collaborate with stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance maintenance and reliability processes, leading a team to ensure safe, efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and compliance in a manufacturing environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $124K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and automation. Collaborate with teams to identify bugs, ensure feature completeness, and advocate for customer satisfaction in c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.