We are looking to register interest in Quality Assurance Manager positions within quality management and testing disciplines. These roles could focus on leading quality strategy, test planning, automation and compliance validation across product development and delivery teams. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Quality Assurance Manager roles, positions that could involve guiding quality standards, test automation frameworks, and compliance validation across engineering and product delivery. Roles of this type may sit within organizations advancing regulated or complex products, where quality metrics, defect management and test planning directly support product launch and customer outcomes. Typical role overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, USA Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$130,000 - $190,000 per annum

Domain:

Quality assurance

• QA testing and validation

• Quality management systems What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Leading quality strategy, test planning and automation frameworks across product development cycles Managing QA teams and mentoring test engineers on quality standards, test methodologies and defect management Defining and tracking quality metrics, KPIs and compliance validation requirements Coordinating test execution, defect triage and root cause analysis across engineering and operations Ensuring compliance with regulatory, industry and internal quality management system (QMS) standards Driving continuous improvement in test processes, automation tooling and quality reporting Partnering with product, engineering and operations leadership on risk assessment and release readiness Building and maintaining quality dashboards and trend analysis for stakeholder visibility What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 10-15 years of quality assurance, testing and validation experience, including 5+ years leading QA teams Hands-on expertise in test planning, test case design, test automation and defect management Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), regulatory compliance and quality standards ISTQB Certified Tester or ISTQB Advanced Tester certification Leadership and mentoring experience with cross-functional QA and engineering teams Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management or equivalent professional experience Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and test automation frameworks Familiarity with metrics-driven quality culture and advanced quality management approaches Master's degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Leadership opportunity to shape quality standards and test strategy within product development Scope to mentor and develop quality assurance talent and build high-performing QA teams Exposure to complex product delivery, regulatory compliance and quality-critical environments Potential for progression toward senior quality leadership roles, where supported by the role facts Professional development in quality management systems, test automation and quality metrics Competitive salary package, paid time off, healthcare benefits and flexible work arrangements, where applicable to the role About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group connects talented professionals with leading organizations across engineering, quality, product and operations disciplines. We support permanent, contract and project-based placements, helping quality assurance, testing and validation professionals find roles that match their expertise and career goals. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.