Quality Manager Jobs in North Carolina

Quality Manager jobs in North Carolina are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, and defense from entry-level quality technician roles through senior director positions. The largest hiring metros are Charlotte, the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), and Greensboro, where anchor employers such as Honeywell, Novo Nordisk, and Freightliner have long-established operations. The most sought-after specialties in North Carolina listings are pharmaceutical quality systems, aerospace AS9100 compliance, and automotive supplier quality. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles133+
Top employerQuality Oil Company
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring66
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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AllJuice
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management

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Hitachi Rail
Hub NAM Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
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Hub NAM Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
Hitachi Rail
Raleigh, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Vulcan Elements
Sr. Manager, Quality
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Sr. Manager, Quality
Vulcan Elements
Benson, North Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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PowerSecure Inc.
Quality Assurance Manager
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Quality Assurance Manager
PowerSecure Inc.
Durham, North Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
ISO certification audits

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Performance and Quality Assurance Manager
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Performance and Quality Assurance Manager
Housing Authority of the City of High Point
High Point, North Carolina
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
12 jobs
Raleigh
10 jobs
Wilson
6 jobs
Durham
5 jobs
Greensboro
5 jobs
Winston-Salem
5 jobs
Cary
4 jobs
Mooresville
4 jobs
Jacksonville
4 jobs

Quality Manager Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • Quality Oil Company
    Quality Oil Company12
  • Siemens
    Siemens3
  • Ryder System
    Ryder System3
  • MENTOR TECHNICAL
    MENTOR TECHNICAL3
  • Philip Morris International U.S.
    Philip Morris International U.S.3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Retail

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
  • Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA quality management systems
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, FMEA, and corrective action processes
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and statistical process control in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional team leadership and audit management

Quality Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most hiring managers in the state expect at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a life science, combined with hands-on quality experience in a relevant industry. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential significantly strengthens a candidacy, particularly for roles in North Carolina's pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive supplier sectors.

How much do quality managers make in North Carolina?

Quality managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $125,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,130 for the lowest 10% to over $206,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring quality managers in North Carolina right now include Quality Oil Company, Siemens, and Ryder System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Research Triangle and defense contractors near Charlotte and Fayetteville means demand stays active across both regulated and non-regulated manufacturing environments.

Which North Carolina cities have the most quality manager jobs?

The cities with the most quality manager openings in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilson. Charlotte drives volume through its large aerospace, defense, and automotive supplier base, while the Research Triangle pulls heavily from pharmaceutical and contract manufacturing employers clustered around the RTP corridor, and Greensboro reflects its long history as a center for logistics and industrial manufacturing in the Piedmont Triad.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager roles are inherently tied to production floors, labs, and supplier audits, which limits how much of the work can move off-site. About 19% of quality manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover supplier quality management, documentation systems oversight, or quality systems auditing that can be performed without daily on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role first, then building toward a manager title. Large North Carolina pharmaceutical and contract manufacturing employers in the RTP area, including sites operated by major contract development and manufacturing organizations, regularly hire quality associates and entry-level auditors from adjacent roles in production, laboratory operations, and regulatory affairs. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge when competing against peers who have similar experience levels.

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

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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