Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Maryland
Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Maryland are open across Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Harmans and other Maryland metros, with employers like FEI Systems, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and OpenText hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PAY RANGE
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.
In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
SCHEDULE:
The schedule will either be:
- Sunday through Wednesday approximately 10am to 10pm
OR
- Wednesday through Saturday approximately 10am to 10pm
***We will know the specific schedule at time of offer.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role in a Supply Chain Facility means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential Logistics functions. You’ll reach beyond the bounds of your team to partner across the enterprise and find solutions to support the business. Whether it’s through focusing on our regional or upstream distribution centers, import warehouses, or fulfillment and flow centers, you’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide, further differentiating Target from all the rest. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem-solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As an Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) Leader, you will oversee assigned ICQA responsibilities and supervise a group of ICQA team members and Inbound Problem Solvers in execution of those quality routines, functions, and research. You will be responsible for the leadership & development, coaching, and performance management of the training team. This includes providing frequent constructive and critical feedback on work quality to enhance individual performance, providing guidance and direction, and leading, developing, and administering performance management, reviews, corrective actions, and terminations.
You will oversee all onboarding and completion of required training for new hires and support overall continued enhancement of the team’s capability. It’s expected that you develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization. You will be responsible for root causing quality defects and pre-receipt defects within the operation and analyzing the site’s operating methods and procedures to identify gaps in inventory control and quality assurance. You will lead improvements within inbound receipts, bin and location accuracy, order cancels, and other quality indicators identified through process audits, while also identifying and escalating vendor trends in pre-receipt defects and damages. In leading the ICQA department for a distribution site, you will determine the appropriate methods and problem solving tools to use and implement new practices/procedures, inclusive of leading kaizen and continuous improvement events. You will get the opportunity to implement innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results while collaborating across multiple operational departments to drive quality goals and meet inventory control metrics, and fostering an environment in which diverse backgrounds are respected and valued.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
ABOUT YOU:
- Job Description– Field Exempt Role
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing and competing priorities.
- Ability to navigate web based ICQA reporting and forms (such as Microsoft SharePoint/Microsoft Forms/Smartsheet).
- Six-Sigma/Lean Thinking/Quality Management/Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences; strong reasoning, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, operational research, root cause, and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict; ability to provide feedback and develop team
- Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Assurance Lead Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- FEI Systems2

- Catalent Pharma Solutions1

- OpenText1

- Target1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Retail1
- Science & Research1
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Maryland.
- 3 to 7 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles
- Hands-on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Proficiency in at least one automation framework, such as Selenium or Appium
- Experience leading or mentoring a team of QA engineers or testers
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development processes and sprint-based testing cycles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many quality assurance lead jobs are there in Maryland?
There are 5+ quality assurance lead openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Harmans. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.
How much do quality assurance leads make in Maryland?
Quality assurance leads in Maryland earn a median of about $111,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,270 for the lowest 10% to over $171,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?
Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Harmans have the most quality assurance lead openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire quality assurance leads in Maryland?
Employers hiring quality assurance leads in Maryland include FEI Systems, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and OpenText, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Maryland?
Yes. About 40% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.
How do I apply for quality assurance lead jobs in Maryland?
You can apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Maryland location, then apply to each one that fits.
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