Quality Engineer Jobs

Quality Engineers help organizations deliver products and services that meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and performance standards. They identify risks, investigate defects, improve processes, and build systems that support consistent quality. Explore vetted Quality Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Quality Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and level, but often include developing quality plans, analyzing production and service data, conducting audits, leading root-cause investigations, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions. Quality Engineers may also partner with design, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and customer teams to prevent problems and improve reliability.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with quality management systems, process improvement, statistical analysis, risk assessment, and technical documentation. Familiarity with standards and tools relevant to the industry—such as ISO requirements, Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, or root-cause analysis—is frequently valuable. Communication and collaboration skills are important for influencing teams and translating findings into practical improvements.

Industries and Career Paths

Quality Engineers work across manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, technology, pharmaceuticals, and other regulated or quality-focused sectors. Career paths may lead to senior or principal engineering positions, quality management, supplier quality, reliability engineering, or broader operations leadership.

Find Quality Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Quality Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industry requirements, and experience levels to find roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

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$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $181K *

Create impactful technical solutions in military electrification projects. Collaborate with defense clients and provide expertise throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance and mission effec...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $195K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead EHS initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and fostering a safety culture. Drive strategic planning, conduct inspections, and collaborate with teams to enhance environmental...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $176K *

Innovate solutions by leading mechanical engineering projects to enhance production processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize equipment and systems, ensuring safety a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$215K - $240K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $193K *

Lead the development of innovative Data & Analytics solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights. Drive full stack projects from design to de...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $162K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional technical support and project leadership for Digital CMU solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful implementations, optimize system performance...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive optimization solutions for workforce planning in a large-scale contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced algorithms that enhance scheduling, staff...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Advance systems management by enhancing ERP and HRIS platforms to support business growth, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions with new releases in a global medical device envi...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative test automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions that...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$238K - $365K *

Join a team that's redefining lidar technology for autonomy products. Lead the technical strategy, collaborate with experts, and drive innovations from concept to production, ensuring performance and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in structural engineering to ensure the integrity and safety of marine vessels. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical naval operations and e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $164K *

Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Markham, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving the design and deployment of AVEVA MES projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality solutions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance user adoption...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $243K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, create specifications, and support the deployment of innovativ...

Littleton, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $356K *

Elevate safety standards in AI-driven autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and implement safety requirements across software and hardware, driving innovatio...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Engineer develops and improves processes that help ensure products or services meet defined standards. Work may include audits, data analysis, risk assessments, defect investigations, and corrective actions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many roles seek a relevant engineering or technical background, experience with quality systems and process improvement, and skills in data analysis, documentation, and problem-solving.

  • Which industries hire Quality Engineers?question toggle

    Quality Engineers are employed in industries such as manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as well as other sectors where reliability, safety, or regulatory compliance matters.

  • What tools and methods are useful for Quality Engineers?question toggle

    Commonly valued methods include root-cause analysis, FMEA, statistical process control, Lean, Six Sigma, and auditing. The specific tools and standards vary by role and industry.

  • How can I find Quality Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Quality Engineer openings on Ladders and review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, location, and experience requirements. Filter opportunities to focus on roles that match your qualifications and goals.