Quality Manager Jobs in Maryland

Quality Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and the Annapolis corridor, where defense contracting, life sciences, and federal healthcare supply chains drive steady demand at every level from associate quality engineer to director of quality assurance. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Health System are among the most established employers in the state with ongoing quality management needs. The most in-demand specialties are medical device quality systems, aerospace and defense compliance, and ISO-based manufacturing quality. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top employerJobot
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring25
Work type64% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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PSI
Quality Manager
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PSI
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Quality Manager
PSI
Williamsport, Maryland
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$80k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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City Wide Facility Solutions
Janitorial Quality Assurance Manager
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City Wide Facility Solutions
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Janitorial Quality Assurance Manager
City Wide Facility Solutions
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$48k - $50k/yr
No high school diploma
1,001-5,000

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M.C. Dean, Inc.
Quality Engineering Manager 2 - Fort Meade, MD
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M.C. Dean, Inc.
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Quality Engineering Manager 2 - Fort Meade, MD
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Fort Meade, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $188k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
5,001-10,000

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CVS Health
Manager, Quality Management
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CVS Health
Added 5d ago
Manager, Quality Management
CVS Health
Annapolis, Maryland
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$54k - $159k/yr
10,000+

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Ellicott Dredges
Quality Manager
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Added 6d ago
Quality Manager
Ellicott Dredges
Baltimore, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$95k - $120k/yr
On-Site
ISO certification process
51-200

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
13 jobs
Annapolis
4 jobs
Rockville
4 jobs
Gaithersburg
3 jobs
Lanham
2 jobs
Sparks
2 jobs
Hanover
2 jobs
Bethesda
2 jobs
Frederick
2 jobs

Quality Manager Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jobot
Jobot2 open roles
BD
BD1 open role
JLG
JLG1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Medical Devices
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, CAPA, and FMEA
  • Experience leading internal audits and managing regulatory or customer inspections
  • Familiarity with CMMI, DCMA requirements, or ITAR compliance for defense-sector roles

Quality Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Maryland?

Most quality manager roles in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a life science, or a technical discipline, plus several years of hands-on quality experience. While Maryland does not issue a state license specific to quality management, employers in defense and medical device manufacturing expect certification from the American Society for Quality, particularly the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Familiarity with FDA or defense regulatory frameworks substantially strengthens a candidate's profile in this market.

How much do quality managers make in Maryland?

Quality managers in Maryland earn a median of about $132,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,760 for the lowest 10% to over $213,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in Maryland?

Employers hiring quality managers in Maryland right now include Jobot, BD, and JLG, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of aerospace primes, federal health agencies, and medical device manufacturers creates consistent year-round demand across both large contractors and specialized mid-size firms.

Which Maryland cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Baltimore, Annapolis, and Rockville lead Maryland for quality manager openings. Baltimore anchors the life sciences and hospital systems cluster, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown concentrate defense contractors and biotech firms, and the Annapolis and Aberdeen areas reflect the military installation and aerospace supplier base that runs along the I-95 corridor.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they're uncommon. Quality management work is largely hands-on, requiring presence on production floors, in labs, or at audit sites, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 36% of quality manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cluster in quality systems documentation, supplier auditing coordination, and regulatory affairs functions rather than direct manufacturing oversight roles.

How can I get hired as a quality manager in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician, quality inspector, or quality assurance associate role, which Maryland's defense and biotech manufacturers hire for regularly and use as a pipeline into management. Large employers such as Leidos and Johns Hopkins Health System run structured associate or rotational programs where candidates build auditing and corrective action skills from day one. Earning an entry-level ASQ certification like the Certified Quality Improvement Associate and gaining exposure to ISO documentation or FDA GMP environments gives a candidate a clear, demonstrable edge over other applicants.

Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.

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