Senior Quality Manager Jobs

Discover Senior Quality Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to strengthen quality systems, improve processes, and ensure products and services meet rigorous standards. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level roles with competitive compensation.

What Senior Quality Managers Do

Senior Quality Managers lead quality assurance and quality control programs across teams, sites, or business units. Typical responsibilities include setting quality objectives, maintaining management systems, overseeing audits and corrective actions, analyzing performance data, and partnering with operations, engineering, product, and regulatory teams. The scope of the role varies by industry and organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a track record in quality leadership, process improvement, risk management, and team development. Relevant experience may include managing quality systems and audits, interpreting industry or regulatory requirements, investigating root causes, and using data to guide decisions. Communication, strategic planning, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders are also valuable. Requirements and preferred credentials differ by employer and sector.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Quality Managers work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on supplier quality, product quality, compliance, operational excellence, or enterprise quality systems. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Senior Quality Manager Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted Senior Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements and responsibilities, then identify opportunities that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Advance quality control processes by implementing procedures, coordinating programs, and supervising personnel to ensure high product standards and efficient manufacturing operations. Be a key driver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality operations to ensure compliance and excellence in aviation safety. Collaborate with teams to implement a robust Quality Management System, driving a culture of 'First Time Right' across m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading a dedicated team to enhance compliance with AS9100 standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape and drive strategic Innovation and Renovation projects, ensuring flawless execution from concept to completion. Lead cross-functional teams to meet key performance indicators while fostering col...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $168K *

Champion supplier quality excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving risk management, and influencing critical business strategies for operational success in a dynamic manufacturing environ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards. Oversee quality management systems, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and regulatory...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through strategic engineering leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and ensure customer satisfacti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $98K *

Drive quality excellence by optimizing processes and collaborating with teams to enhance reliability and safety in mobility solutions, ensuring impactful contributions to global transportation network...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower project quality through hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with teams to enhance construction methods, mentor staff, and conduct audits, all while traveling exten...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $204K *

Reimagine compliance processes by bridging engineering and audit requirements. Drive AI-driven automation initiatives, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in audit outputs while collaborating with cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$123K - $184K *

Lead the logistics strategy to optimize supply chain efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of goods. This role combines operational leadership with technical expertise, empowering you to solve complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Customer Quality Engineer serves as the primary interface for one to two customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with Advanced Energy products from a quality and reliability perspec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $210K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic quality guidance, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to enhance product quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring top-tier quality in semiconductor and micro-display materials. You'll lead supplier assessments, enforce quality standards, and collaborate with cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance initiatives. Drive process improvements, enhance equipment reliability, and foster cross-functional collaboration to...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality standards from planning through execution and closeout, while me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion quality convergence across vehicle program milestones, ensuring adherence to project requirements from Pre-Contract to Start of Production. Drive readiness reviews, manage KPIs, and resolve r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team to ensure product lifecycle success, from concept to launch. Collaborate across functions to meet quality objectives, manage risks, and enhance customer sati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $114K *

Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and enhancing product reliability through effective audits, training, and process optimization...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$116K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming the Life Sciences sector by delivering innovative solutions. As a key consultant, you'll engage with clients to assess needs, validate solutions, and ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver independent QA oversight for GxP computerized systems, ensuring compliance and quality across digital initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety and product...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence in construction by overseeing QA/QC programs, managing field operations, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality stan...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $129K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team of quality professionals to meet performance goals and enhance processes within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager leads quality programs, develops and maintains quality systems, oversees audits and corrective actions, monitors performance, and works with teams across the organization to improve processes and meet applicable standards.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial quality or operations experience, a record of leading teams or programs, knowledge of quality systems and audits, and strengths in root-cause analysis and process improvement. Specific education, certifications, and industry experience vary by role.

  • Where do Senior Quality Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Quality Managers are employed across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Their focus may be product, supplier, process, compliance, or enterprise quality.

  • How much do Senior Quality Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Senior Quality Manager role depends on factors such as location, industry, scope, and experience; review each listing for its stated pay details.

  • What is the difference between a Quality Manager and a Senior Quality Manager?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager typically has broader responsibility, such as overseeing multiple teams, sites, or quality functions, shaping strategy, and advising senior stakeholders. The distinction varies among employers, so compare each job description for its scope.