Quality Manager Jobs in Ohio
Quality Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand across automotive manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and food processing at every level from entry-level quality technician to senior quality director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring volume, with established employers such as Honda of America, Procter and Gamble, and Parker Hannifin regularly seeking quality professionals across their Ohio operations. The most in-demand specialties are ISO 9001 compliance, supplier quality engineering, and lean manufacturing quality systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the role
As a Senior Quality Engineering Manager, you will make an impact by leading the testing and quality engineering delivery for large-scale transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the delivery leadership team and work collaboratively with business leaders, technology teams, engineering teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives, timelines, and financial targets.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise testing and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, quality standards, scope, and financial targets.
Define and govern enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality engineering frameworks, and delivery standards across complex programs.
Oversee system integration testing, test automation, API testing, risks, dependencies, delivery metrics, and stakeholder expectations.
Establish effective governance and reporting mechanisms that provide client leadership with clear visibility into program health, quality, risks, and delivery performance.
Serve as a primary escalation point for client leadership, drive timely issue resolution, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI to improve delivery outcomes.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Brooklyn, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, or Test Program Manager supporting large and complex transformation programs.
Hands-on experience developing enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality standards, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
Strong experience leading system integration testing and collaborating with business, technology, engineering, and vendor stakeholders.
Experience designing and executing automated test suites for critical business workflows, guiding automation engineers, and developing reusable automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with API and integration testing, including analyzing API specifications, service contracts, and integration requirements, and automating API tests using Postman, SoapUI, or comparable tools.
Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and measuring automation coverage and effectiveness.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, client engagement, and issue-resolution skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience managing the quality engineering workstream of a large enterprise transformation program.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and generative AI applications within testing, quality engineering, or business transformation.
Experience introducing emerging technologies that improve testing efficiency, delivery quality, or business outcomes.
Ability to manage program financials, delivery metrics, risks, dependencies, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Experience serving as a senior client-facing escalation point across business and technology organizations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About the role
As a Senior Quality Engineering Manager, you will make an impact by leading the testing and quality engineering delivery for large-scale transformation programs. You will be a valued member of the delivery leadership team and work collaboratively with business leaders, technology teams, engineering teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives, timelines, and financial targets.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise testing and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, quality standards, scope, and financial targets.
Define and govern enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality engineering frameworks, and delivery standards across complex programs.
Oversee system integration testing, test automation, API testing, risks, dependencies, delivery metrics, and stakeholder expectations.
Establish effective governance and reporting mechanisms that provide client leadership with clear visibility into program health, quality, risks, and delivery performance.
Serve as a primary escalation point for client leadership, drive timely issue resolution, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI to improve delivery outcomes.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position in Brooklyn, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
10+ years of proven experience as a Test Lead, Test Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, or Test Program Manager supporting large and complex transformation programs.
Hands-on experience developing enterprise testing strategies, test plans, quality standards, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
Strong experience leading system integration testing and collaborating with business, technology, engineering, and vendor stakeholders.
Experience designing and executing automated test suites for critical business workflows, guiding automation engineers, and developing reusable automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with API and integration testing, including analyzing API specifications, service contracts, and integration requirements, and automating API tests using Postman, SoapUI, or comparable tools.
Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and measuring automation coverage and effectiveness.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, client engagement, and issue-resolution skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience managing the quality engineering workstream of a large enterprise transformation program.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and generative AI applications within testing, quality engineering, or business transformation.
Experience introducing emerging technologies that improve testing efficiency, delivery quality, or business outcomes.
Ability to manage program financials, delivery metrics, risks, dependencies, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Experience serving as a senior client-facing escalation point across business and technology organizations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Energy
- Automotive
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager credential from ASQ
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and auditing
- Proficiency with statistical process control, FMEA, and root cause analysis methods
- Experience managing quality teams and leading cross-functional corrective action processes
- Familiarity with automotive or medical device regulatory standards such as IATF 16949 or ISO 13485
Quality Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Ohio?
Most quality managers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, then build several years of hands-on quality assurance experience. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for quality managers, but earning an ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager is widely expected by Ohio manufacturers and healthcare suppliers. Experience with ISO standards and lean systems accelerates advancement into management roles.
How much do quality managers make in Ohio?
Quality managers in Ohio earn a median of about $109,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,180 for the lowest 10% to over $171,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring quality managers in Ohio right now include Avient, Pratt Industries, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's deep automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing base means large industrial employers consistently maintain quality management teams across multiple facilities statewide.
Which Ohio cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton have the most quality manager openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors hiring through its large corporate headquarters and medical device presence, Cleveland draws from its aerospace and industrial manufacturing cluster, and Cincinnati benefits from major consumer goods and pharmaceutical employers concentrated in the region.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager roles are largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, during audits, and in supplier visits. About 17% of quality manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier quality documentation, quality systems management, or corporate compliance functions that do not require daily floor presence.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician or quality inspector at an Ohio manufacturer, then progressing into quality engineer and coordinator roles before moving into management. Large Ohio employers in automotive and medical devices, including operations run by Honda, Cardinal Health, and Worthington Industries, hire quality technicians without management experience. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential and gaining exposure to ISO auditing or statistical process control gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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