Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Georgia

Senior Quality Manager jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, automotive and industrial production, food and beverage processing, and healthcare device manufacturing across the state at every level from quality engineer through director of quality. Atlanta, Savannah, and Gainesville anchor most of the openings, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Pilgrim's Pride consistently seek senior quality managers with expertise in ISO and AS9100 certification, supplier quality management, and FDA-regulated production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring17
Work type45% Hybrid
Top industryMedical Devices

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Carter's
Sr Product Integrity Analyst - Safety, Quality & Testing
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Carter's
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Sr Product Integrity Analyst - Safety, Quality & Testing
Carter's
Atlanta, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
1,001-5,000

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Viasat
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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Viasat
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Viasat
Duluth, Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$118k - $219k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Senior Quality Control Specialist
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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
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Senior Quality Control Specialist
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Social Circle, Georgia
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Conduent
Senior Manager, AI Transformation, Quality Engineering & Delivery Excellence
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Conduent
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Senior Manager, AI Transformation, Quality Engineering & Delivery Excellence
Conduent
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$142k - $180k/yr
SAFe Certification
10,000+

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Senior Quality Manager Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
13 jobs
Marietta
3 jobs
Duluth
2 jobs
Valdosta
2 jobs
Alpharetta
2 jobs
Cartersville
2 jobs
Albany
1 job
Monroe
1 job
Augusta
1 job

Senior Quality Manager Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin3 open roles
Qcells
Qcells2 open roles
Viasat
Viasat2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Georgia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
  • Minimum seven to ten years of quality management experience in a regulated industry
  • Active ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience leading ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 certification programs
  • Proficiency with statistical process control, FMEA, and root cause analysis methodologies
  • Experience managing cross-functional quality teams and presenting to executive stakeholders

Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior quality manager in Georgia?

Most senior quality manager roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, combined with substantial hands-on quality experience in a regulated sector. Georgia employers in aerospace, automotive, and food processing strongly favor candidates who hold ASQ credentials such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, but employers in FDA-regulated industries may require additional compliance training aligned with Georgia's robust medical device and food manufacturing sectors.

How much do senior quality managers make in Georgia?

Senior quality managers in Georgia earn a median of about $127,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,720 for the lowest 10% to over $194,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior quality managers in Georgia?

Employers hiring senior quality managers in Georgia right now include Lockheed Martin, Qcells, and Viasat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's concentration of aerospace, automotive, and food processing facilities means demand for quality leadership runs steadily throughout the year across both large manufacturers and their Georgia-based supplier networks.

Which Georgia cities have the most senior quality manager jobs?

Atlanta, Marietta, and Duluth have the most senior quality manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads because of its headquarters concentration and proximity to aerospace and defense contractors, while Savannah's Port of Savannah and growing manufacturing corridor drive demand there, and smaller hubs reflect the poultry processing, automotive supplier, and logistics clusters that anchor their local economies.

Are there remote senior quality manager jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior quality manager work is largely hands-on, requiring floor presence for audits, supplier visits, and production oversight, so fully remote arrangements are uncommon. About 64% of senior quality manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve supplier quality oversight, quality systems documentation, or corporate compliance roles that can be performed from an office rather than a plant floor.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing a quality inspector, quality technician, or quality engineer role at one of Georgia's large manufacturers, then building toward management. Facilities such as Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Kia's plant in West Point, and Pilgrim's Pride operations across north Georgia regularly hire quality associates and entry-level engineers. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge when competing against more experienced applicants for junior quality roles that lead directly to senior positions.

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

You can find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Georgia employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.

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