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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$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of autonomous AI systems that enhance decision-making across platforms. Shape AI architecture, integrate tools, and lead the creation of impactful AI solutions from concept to pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Shape your career by leading the onboarding and management of engineering tools, ensuring effective integration and sustainability across teams in a dynamic startup environment, fostering innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading pre-sales technical strategies that align solutions with client needs, driving revenue growth and retention through collaboration with sales teams and delivering tailored p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to validate complex workflows in Privileged Access Management, ensuring high standards for reliability and security across cloud integrations and enterprise environments. Collaborate with engi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex RF and Microwave challenges. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver innovative solutions, provide technical support, and enhance customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Build quality into impactful software solutions by shaping testing strategies, creating test plans, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable, user-ready...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI governance in software development. As a Senior Engineer, you'll design policies and tools that ensure safe, effective use of AI coding agents, empowering d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$83K - $139K *

Unlock potential by leading Reliability Engineering efforts for NAVAIR and commercial projects. Collaborate on R&M analyses, metrics, and testing to enhance aircraft reliability and support critical e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Champion a global HSEQ strategy, fostering compliance and quality across operational regions while developing a proactive safety culture and optimizing customer service delivery in the solar and stora...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Optimize system performance as a Senior Performance Engineer, focusing on latency and resource management. Collaborate with robotics teams to enhance high-throughput execution reliability and efficien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $230K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and scaling a data and analytics platform to enhance clinical AI performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and drive improvements i...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join the forefront of quality assurance in government logistics. Lead the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$263K - $395K *

Lead and influence AI-native technology initiatives, ensuring cohesive architectural standards across R&D. Deliver innovative solutions while mentoring engineering teams and shaping domain-wide practi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $97K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by coordinating seamless instrument installations. Manage logistics, collaborate with teams, and ensure timely revenue recognition while providing exceptional service thr...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of automation by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support a s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $115K *

Transform critical facilities by providing technical leadership in commissioning projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and execute testing for complex electr...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $201K *

Drive impactful software Threat Intelligence delivery by leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Utilize your program management expertise to ensure successful execution from concept...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.