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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.

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Quality & Compliance Manager

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading Quality Management & Compliance Systems. Drive continuous improvement, develop a high-impact team, and ensure compliance while fostering a positive work culture in a d...

Waukesha, WI (Waukesha County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Quality Manager - FSC

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to drive corrective actions and enhance product quality...

Otsego, MI (Allegan County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Quality Systems Manager - FIJI Water

$117K - $135K *

Transform the quality landscape by ensuring compliance with global regulations, driving sustainability initiatives, and providing strategic insights to leadership on quality costs and risks. Lead cros...

Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Quality Manager

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading quality control initiatives, managing lab staff, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and drive continuous...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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$112K - $155K *

Reimagine quality management in a dynamic environment, leading a team to ensure products exceed standards. Drive continuous improvement, oversee compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction through e...

Itasca, IL (Dupage County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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$125K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality performance...

Melbourne, FL (Brevard County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Manager, Audits & Inspections - Quality Systems & Compliance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality compliance and readiness for audits and inspections. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage regulatory inspections, and foster a culture of excellence in quality sy...

Greenville, NC (Pitt County)In-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

DIRECTOR ENGINEERING QUALITY PROCESSES

$120K *

Lead quality initiatives in engineering and manufacturing, ensuring zero field failures. Drive design standards, oversee testing, and enhance processes while mentoring a quality team. Collaborate acro...

Decatur, IL (Macon County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Continuous Improvement & Integration Manager

$135K *

Drive transformation by leading Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiencies, analyze processes, and implement data-driven solutions in a f...

Beverly, MA (Essex County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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$120K - $145K *

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Watertown, MA (Middlesex County)Hybrid

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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Marlborough, MA (Middlesex County)In-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Quality Systems Engineer III

$82K - $156K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and product quality by developing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies. Collaborate across functions to drive initiatives that mee...

Indianapolis, IN (Marion County)In-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

QA Manager II

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality initiatives in a compliance-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing quality profess...

Morristown, TN (Hamblen County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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$95K - $115K *

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Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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$149K - $239K *

Join us in driving compliance excellence by managing quality systems and regulatory processes. You'll lead initiatives, assess risks, and promote continuous improvement across global teams to ensure o...

Sparks Glencoe, MD (Baltimore County)In-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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$100K - $120K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across multiple sites while fostering a culture of continuous impro...

Houston, TX (Harris County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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$86K - $113K *

Manage compliance activities ensuring FDA regulatory adherence, overseeing audits, document control, and quality assurance protocols to maintain continuous inspection readiness and effective correctiv...

Fall River, MA (Bristol County)In-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Quality Assurance Manager

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading quality initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Oversee QA staff, manage audits, and ensure compliance with technical specifications while driving continuous...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

$110K - $130K *

Drive supplier quality assurance for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with CGMP and FDA regulations. Oversee supplier lifecycle management, lead audit teams, and collaborate with cross-f...

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Quality Assurance Manager - Sterling - USA-CRP

$88K - $105K *

Elevate project success by leading quality assurance efforts, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and meet client needs. Drive compliance and standard...

Sterling, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

Quality Assurance Manager

$80K - $95K *

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Florham Park, NJ (Morris County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services
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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.