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How much do manufacturing quality assurance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing quality assurance in the United States is $29.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is manufacturing quality assurance?

Manufacturing Quality Assurance (QA) refers to the processes and procedures implemented to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. QA professionals in manufacturing oversee the entire production process, identify defects or deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain product integrity. Their work is essential for meeting regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and minimizing defects or recalls. Manufacturing QA involves documentation, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality and efficiency.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Quality Assurance vs Manufacturing Quality Control?

AspectManufacturing Quality AssuranceManufacturing Quality Control
FocusProcesses and systems to prevent defectsInspection and testing of products to identify defects
ActivitiesAudits, process improvements, complianceProduct inspections, testing, sampling
CredentialsISO certifications, quality management trainingTesting certifications, inspection training
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaboration with production teamsFactory floor, inspection stations

Manufacturing Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects through process improvements and system audits, while Manufacturing Quality Control emphasizes inspecting and testing products to identify defects. Both roles are essential for maintaining product quality but differ in their approach and activities.

What does manufacturing quality assurance do in manufacturing?

Manufacturing quality assurance involves monitoring and inspecting production processes to ensure products meet specified standards and quality requirements. QA professionals develop procedures, perform audits, and use tools like statistical process control to identify and prevent defects, helping maintain product consistency and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manufacturing quality assurance professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional, you need a solid understanding of quality control principles, manufacturing processes, and relevant standards such as ISO 9001, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), statistical process control (SPC) tools, and certifications like Six Sigma or ASQ are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help professionals excel in identifying issues and coordinating with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges faced by manufacturing quality assurance professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Manufacturing Quality Assurance professionals often encounter challenges such as meeting tight production deadlines while maintaining strict quality standards, ensuring consistent communication between production and quality teams, and adapting quickly to process changes or new regulations. Addressing these challenges typically involves implementing robust quality management systems, fostering a culture of open communication, and staying updated with industry best practices. Regular training and cross-functional collaboration are key strategies that help QA professionals proactively identify and resolve quality issues, ensuring product consistency and customer satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Quality Assurance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,925 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Manufacturing QA Specialist

Laboratoire Guerbet

Raleigh, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Manufacturing QA Specialist
At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.
We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 95 years ,we continuously innovate. We dedicate 10% of our revenue to Research & Development such as to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.
Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.
Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team of 2,600 people across more than 20 countries, but, it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.
For more information on Guerbet, go to www.guerbet.com and follow Guerbet on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist will operate in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization's framework, company's procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for. The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist provides on-floor quality oversight across cGMP manufacturing operations, including formulation, filling, sterilization, packaging, and warehouse activities. The role ensures compliance with site SOPs and regulatory requirements through real time monitoring, review of critical process documentation, and verification of product and process controls. The position also supports sample inspections, responds to atypical quality events and nonconformance, facilitates containment and issue escalation, and partners with operations to ensure timely sampling, effective defect management, and continuous adherence to quality standards.
YOUR ROLE
  • Monitors compliance to meet or exceed site SOPs/cGMPs during production and warehouse operations.
  • Supports required QA inspections, i.e. Sample defect detection.
  • Ability to participate in internal audits, as requested.
  • Provides primary daily support to the production and warehouse area, up to and including tasks such as packaging line clearance verification, material segregation/containment, low product fill response, rework reconciliations/accountabilities, and documentation real time review.
  • Primary QA event response personnel that will respond to exceptions within the operations/packaging areas, having functions of initial exception impact assessment, product containment, bracketing, initial scope identification, and direction of immediate actions to take prior to resuming processing.
  • Assists personnel in the generation of operations/packaging area related exceptions.
  • Supports minor exceptions and phase II manufacturing investigations.
  • Attends daily operations staff communication meetings.
  • Team member of Facilities meetings regarding operations Preventive Maintenance/Calibration/Work Order status and scheduling.
  • Team members during area shutdown or maintenance projects as needed.
  • Assisting in punch list generation & verification, as well as area inspections pre/post activity.
  • Perform weekly walkthroughs of the operations/packaging area and communicate any observations to associated area management.
  • Ability to pass visual acuity exam for production and identification of quality product purposes.
  • Ability to support the batch release functions on an as needed basis.
  • Supports site and departmental initiatives.

YOUR BACKGROUND
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences) required.
  • 3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, or aseptic operations required.
  • Hands-on experience providing QA oversight on the manufacturing floor, including formulation, filling, sterilization, packaging, or warehouse GMP operations required.
  • Prior experience performing or verifying line clearances, room clearances, and/or batch record review required.
  • Familiarity with deviation management, root cause analysis, and execution of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) required.
  • Skilled competency with computers, MS Office software required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience observing and evaluating aseptic behaviors, gowning qualification, environmental controls, and contamination control practices preferred.
  • ASQ inspection certification preferred.
  • Experience working with ISO, FDA, or EU Annex-1 regulated environments preferred.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical CAPA systems (e.g., Trackwise, Metric Stream, etc.) preferred.

Reason to join US
Much more than a Competitive salary,
We offer continued personal development. When you join Guerbet, you :
  • Are choosing a global leader with recognized expertise in diagnostic and interventional imaging,
  • Are joining our 2820 collaborators who are committed every day to offering innovative solutions to improve quality of patient's life all over the world,
  • Are joining a company where we value diversity of talents coming from various horizon.

We # Innovate # Cooperate # Care #Achieve at Guerbet.
Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Guerbet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Guerbet provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position please send an email to careers@guerbet.com or you can also call this number +19843443717

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