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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$120K - $162K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality for advanced quantum hardware programs. Drive technical leadership, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating cross-func...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $129K *

Lead critical investigations and drive quality improvements in medical technology, ensuring patient safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and up...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $271K *

Lead and coordinate testing activities across programs, ensuring risk management and efficient practices enhance verification efforts while fostering collaboration in a high-stakes aerospace environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $171K *

Lead day-to-day operations in the production of Class III medical devices, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering team development and driving continuous improvement initiatives to m...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $122K *

Accelerate vehicle performance by leveraging field data, identifying failure trends, and driving cross-functional improvements in quality and reliability. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance cus...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading food safety and quality initiatives with contract manufacturers. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and manage risks while supporting busine...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $150K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise IT systems by designing, implementing, and securing solutions across multi-site environments. Lead modernization initiatives and resolve complex issues while collaborating with tec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Create and support enterprise IT systems in a multi-site manufacturing environment. This hands-on senior role requires deep technical expertise, operational ownership, and collaboration with business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $289K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic Systems Engineering team, driving project success and talent development across critical defense programs while ensuring operational excellence and strategic a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $289K *

Lead a dynamic team in Systems Engineering, driving project success and talent development across multiple disciplines. Collaborate with senior management to achieve strategic objectives and enhance o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering a safety culture across multiple sites. Drive performance improvements and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance healt...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $140K *

Optimize project quality by leading control plans and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to uphold client relationships and deliver excellence in construction projects, particu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Engineer enterprise IT systems across multi-site manufacturing. Lead infrastructure modernization and resolve complex issues in hybrid and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Drive quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability of electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, reduce defects, and implement corrective ac...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability in electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quality plans, drive improvements, and maintain high...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $250K *

Architect quality strategies and lead a high-performing Quality Control team overseeing testing, compliance, and laboratory operations. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely product release wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform the RLD360 platform by defining user experiences and translating data capabilities into AI-driven products that enhance safety and compliance, while identifying new market opportunities and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $140K *

Drive project execution and governance within the Advanced Surgical R&D division, leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, manage risks, and deliver impactful results in a reg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Inspire quality excellence by leading a team to enhance production quality systems, drive audits, and implement improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with customer and regu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.