Quality Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Quality Manager jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverage manufacturing, and aerospace across a range of levels from quality associate through senior quality manager. The heaviest hiring activity is in and around Newark, Princeton, and the Parsippany-Troy Hills corridor, where established employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson maintain significant operations and continuous quality compliance needs. The most sought-after specializations in New Jersey are FDA regulatory compliance, GMP auditing, and ISO 9001 quality systems management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles83
Top employerWonder
Top cityPrinceton, NJ
Cities hiring57
Work type57% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Quality Improvement Health Informatics Manager
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Quality Improvement Health Informatics Manager
Henry J Austin Health Center
Trenton, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$39k - $53k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
51-200

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Assistant Manager, Quality Control
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Assistant Manager, Quality Control
The RealReal
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$60k.8 - $81k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Manager, Quality Assurance Operations
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Manager, Quality Assurance Operations
Taiho Oncology
Princeton, New Jersey
Compensation & Benefits
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$132k - $155k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Quality Control Manager
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Quality Control Manager
NutraStar
Farmingdale, New Jersey
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$95k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in food science

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Manager, Product & Client Quality
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Manager, Product & Client Quality
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ridgefield, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$114k - $170k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Princeton
5 jobs
Camden
4 jobs
Cranbury
3 jobs
Piscataway
3 jobs
Avenel
2 jobs
Edison
2 jobs
Mahwah
2 jobs
Trenton
2 jobs
Wharton
2 jobs

Quality Manager Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

Wonder2 open roles
KDC/ONE2 open roles
Walmart2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What New Jersey Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a closely related technical field
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
  • Minimum five years of quality assurance or quality control experience in a regulated industry
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FDA 21 CFR regulations, GMP, and ISO 9001 standards
  • Experience leading internal audits, CAPA processes, and supplier qualification programs
  • Proficiency with quality management software and statistical process control tools

Quality Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in New Jersey?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on quality assurance work in a regulated environment. New Jersey does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, but employers in the state's dominant industries heavily prioritize the ASQ Certified Quality Manager designation. Candidates pursuing pharmaceutical or medical device roles should also build familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks and GMP compliance specific to those sectors.

How much do quality managers make in New Jersey?

Quality managers in New Jersey earn a median of about $147,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,410 for the lowest 10% to over $218,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in New Jersey?

Employers hiring quality managers in New Jersey right now include Wonder, KDC/ONE, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, medical device, and specialty manufacturing firms means quality manager openings turn over consistently throughout the year rather than in seasonal spikes.

Which New Jersey cities have the most quality manager jobs?

The cities with the most quality manager openings in New Jersey are Princeton, Camden, and New Jersey. This distribution reflects the concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and research campuses around Princeton and the Route 1 corridor, major logistics and manufacturing operations near Newark, and the broad cluster of life sciences and specialty manufacturers throughout the Parsippany and Morris County area.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're limited, because quality management in New Jersey is predominantly tied to regulated manufacturing environments where on-site auditing, line oversight, and laboratory involvement are central to the role. About 43% of quality manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve supplier quality oversight, documentation management, or regulatory affairs functions that can be performed off-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is a quality associate or quality technician role in one of New Jersey's pharmaceutical or food manufacturing operations, which routinely hire candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree and no prior industry experience. Large employers in the state like those in the Princeton corridor and the Parsippany area run structured rotational and onboarding programs for new graduates joining quality departments. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying, or completing a co-op or internship in a GMP-regulated facility, meaningfully strengthens an entry-level application in this market.

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

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings pulled from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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