Quality Specialist Jobs in Missouri
Quality Specialist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in manufacturing, automotive supply chain, aerospace components, and food and beverage production, with demand at every level from entry-level inspectors to senior quality engineers. The heaviest hiring is in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where employers like Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and General Motors have long-established operations requiring continuous quality oversight. The most sought-after specialties include ISO auditing, statistical process control, and supplier quality management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Quality Improvement Specialist
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – Regional, St. Louis FTC North and South, and HCPH
Day Shift (Sat/Sun Off)
This position is a Quality Improvement Specialist focusing on regulatory compliance for a children and adult psychiatric hospitals. The children’s hospital is accredited with the Joint Commission hospital and behavioral health manuals and A tags with CMS. The adult hospital is accredited with the Joint Commission through the hospital manual and one certified unit. This position reports to the Quality Management department and communicates with leadership and multi-disciplinary teams to monitor, implement and correct healthcare compliance.
- Provide Joint Commission hospital and behavioral health manual, and CMS A tag information to the organization
- Organizing monthly mock surveys for three campuses
- Working with leaders on action plans from mock surveys, tracers or surveys
- Monthly Facility education regarding compliance with Joint Commission and CMS A tags
- Weekly walks on the units for all three campuses
- Collects data after Joint Commission or CMS surveys
- Monthly report on compliance to facility leadership
- Expert for hospital and behavioral health TJC chapters and CMS hospital tags
- Member of Provision Of Care and Patient Rights for both facilities
- Annual review of policies
- Bi-annual compliance matrix to leadership
- Creates training materials related to standards
- Attendance at TJC and CMS training then reports information to QM and leadership
- Monitors practice against policy
- Attends the Infection Control rounds
- Other duties as assigned
1. No discipline within the last 12 months.
2. Bachelor’s degree in safety, public health, environmental health, occupational safety, healthcare field or other related field
3. Two (2) years’ experience related to workplace safety, environmental science, regulatory compliance, healthcare life safety, or healthcare environment of care.
4. Two (2) years in healthcare administration/healthcare policy interpretation.
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
WHY DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Quality Improvement Specialist
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – Regional, St. Louis FTC North and South, and HCPH
Day Shift (Sat/Sun Off)
This position is a Quality Improvement Specialist focusing on regulatory compliance for a children and adult psychiatric hospitals. The children’s hospital is accredited with the Joint Commission hospital and behavioral health manuals and A tags with CMS. The adult hospital is accredited with the Joint Commission through the hospital manual and one certified unit. This position reports to the Quality Management department and communicates with leadership and multi-disciplinary teams to monitor, implement and correct healthcare compliance.
- Provide Joint Commission hospital and behavioral health manual, and CMS A tag information to the organization
- Organizing monthly mock surveys for three campuses
- Working with leaders on action plans from mock surveys, tracers or surveys
- Monthly Facility education regarding compliance with Joint Commission and CMS A tags
- Weekly walks on the units for all three campuses
- Collects data after Joint Commission or CMS surveys
- Monthly report on compliance to facility leadership
- Expert for hospital and behavioral health TJC chapters and CMS hospital tags
- Member of Provision Of Care and Patient Rights for both facilities
- Annual review of policies
- Bi-annual compliance matrix to leadership
- Creates training materials related to standards
- Attendance at TJC and CMS training then reports information to QM and leadership
- Monitors practice against policy
- Attends the Infection Control rounds
- Other duties as assigned
1. No discipline within the last 12 months.
2. Bachelor’s degree in safety, public health, environmental health, occupational safety, healthcare field or other related field
3. Two (2) years’ experience related to workplace safety, environmental science, regulatory compliance, healthcare life safety, or healthcare environment of care.
4. Two (2) years in healthcare administration/healthcare policy interpretation.
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
WHY DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.See All 33 Quality Specialist Jobs in Missouri
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Quality Specialist Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Investment & Asset Management
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across Missouri.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system standards and audit processes
- Experience conducting inspections, root cause analysis, and corrective action documentation
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools such as control charts and Cpk analysis
- Bachelor degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and APQP methodologies in a production environment
- Proficiency with quality management software such as Minitab, SAP QM, or similar platforms
Quality Specialist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in Missouri?
Most quality specialist roles in Missouri require a bachelor degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, though associate degrees combined with direct production experience are accepted at many manufacturing sites. Missouri does not issue a state license specific to quality specialists, so employers rely on industry credentials such as ASQ Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer designations. Candidates who earn an ASQ credential and build hands-on experience in Missouri's automotive or aerospace sectors are consistently the strongest applicants.
Which companies hire quality specialists in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring quality specialists in Missouri include Kindeva Drug Delivery, State of Missouri, and JBS INTERNATIONAL, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's deep manufacturing base in automotive components, aerospace, and food processing means large production facilities across the state maintain standing quality teams and hire regularly throughout the year.
Which Missouri cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chesterfield are the Missouri cities with the most quality specialist openings. St. Louis leads because of its aerospace, defense, and bioscience manufacturing anchored by employers like Boeing and large pharmaceutical producers, while Kansas City's automotive assembly plants and food processing operations drive consistent demand, and Springfield's growing industrial sector accounts for the remainder.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, in laboratories, or at supplier facilities, which limits remote options significantly. About 22% of quality specialist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be supplier quality roles or documentation and compliance coordinator positions that involve auditing records rather than physical product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality inspector or quality technician role at a Missouri manufacturing plant, which requires less experience than a full specialist position and builds the on-floor skills employers want. Large Missouri manufacturers including automotive tier-one suppliers in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas regularly hire entry-level inspectors and run structured on-the-job training programs. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and lateral moves from production operator, lab technician, or assembly line roles are common stepping stones into quality teams.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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