Quality Manager Jobs

Quality Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, food production, and pharmaceuticals, from entry-level quality engineer to senior quality manager and director, with specializations in ISO compliance, supplier quality, and process improvement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,364+
Top stateTexas
Top employerWalmart
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type65% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Center Quality Manager 1
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Center Quality Manager 1
Octapharma Plasma
Maplewood, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$64k - $107k/yr
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Quality Control Manager
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Quality Control Manager
Juniper Industries
Middle Village, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$75k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Clinical Quality Manager
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Clinical Quality Manager
Haymarket Center
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Master's degree

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Quality Engineer Manager
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Quality Engineer Manager
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Washington, District of Columbia
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$125k - $156k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
5,001-10,000

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Quality Manager - Portland, TN
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Quality Manager - Portland, TN
North American Stamping Group
Portland, Tennessee
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Quality Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart40
  • Lockheed Martin40
  • McMillen37
  • Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services34
  • Amazon30

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing13
  • Technology & Software10
  • Electronics & Hardware10
  • Distribution & Wholesale10
  • Staffing & Recruiting7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
  • ISO 9001 knowledge and experience leading internal or external audits
  • Proficiency with quality management systems such as SAP QM, Qualio, or MasterControl
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
  • Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, and corrective action documentation
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR, AS9100, or IATF 16949 depending on industry

Tips for Your Quality Manager Job Search

Quantify defect reduction on your resume

Hiring managers expect numbers. Replace vague claims with specific outcomes: percentage reductions in defect rates, audit pass rates you achieved, or cost savings from corrective actions. Quality manager resumes without metrics get passed over faster than most.

List your certifications above your skills

ISO 9001 lead auditor, ASQ CQM, Six Sigma Black Belt, and similar credentials carry more weight than a skills list alone. Put them in a dedicated certifications section near the top so screeners and applicant tracking systems find them immediately.

Filter openings by industry to match your expertise

Quality management requirements differ sharply between medical device, automotive, and food manufacturing. Target openings where your industry background aligns, since employers in regulated sectors prioritize candidates who already know their specific compliance frameworks.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists quality manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare case-based answers for the interview

Interviewers for quality manager roles almost always ask for a specific example of a corrective action you led or a systemic quality problem you solved. Walk through the root cause analysis process you used, the team you coordinated, and the measurable outcome you reached.

Negotiate using total scope, not just title

When evaluating or countering an offer, ask about team size, audit responsibilities, capital budget authority, and cross-functional reporting lines. Quality manager roles vary widely in actual scope, and those details affect both compensation leverage and career trajectory.

Quality Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most quality managers?

The companies hiring the most quality managers right now include Walmart, Lockheed Martin, and McMillen, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in manufacturing-heavy states and regions with significant healthcare and aerospace activity.

How many quality manager jobs are remote?

About 35% of quality manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because much of the work involves on-floor audits, supplier visits, and hands-on process oversight. Remote opportunities are most common in quality systems management, documentation, and supplier quality roles that rely heavily on digital platforms and virtual audits.

How do you become a quality manager?

Start with a technical degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a life science, then gain experience in quality assurance or quality engineering roles where you handle audits, nonconformance reporting, and corrective actions. Earning an ASQ certification and learning a quality management system platform significantly strengthens your candidacy. Most quality managers step into the role after several years in a senior individual-contributor quality position.

Can you get a quality manager job without direct management experience?

Yes, some employers hire quality managers from senior quality engineer or quality assurance specialist backgrounds, particularly in smaller organizations where the role is a first management position. Demonstrating that you have led cross-functional corrective action teams, trained technicians, or owned an audit program end-to-end can substitute for formal direct-report management experience in many hiring decisions.

What does the quality manager interview process look like?

Most quality manager interviews run two to four rounds. An initial screening call with HR is followed by a technical interview with a director of quality or operations leader, often including scenario-based questions on root cause analysis and audit findings. Final rounds typically involve a panel with cross-functional stakeholders and sometimes a presentation of a past quality improvement project or a case study the candidate prepares in advance.

Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs?

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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