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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality (Long Island. NY)
$94K - $193K *
Partner with us to enhance supplier quality through risk management, evaluation, and compliance. This remote role requires extensive travel, focusing on supplier performance and quality assurance acro...
1 week ago
$90K - $100K *
Lead transformative initiatives by optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering expert on-site training to elevate operations in high-stakes environments. Travel extensivel...
3 weeks ago
Safety & EHS Director - Project Farma
$149K - $172K *
Lead the charge in shaping and executing EHS strategies across the Americas, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance pro...
Yesterday
$129K - $220K *
Champion reliability across multiple manufacturing sites by analyzing equipment performance, implementing sustainable improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $143K *
Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Image Build & Release
$229K - $260K *
Drive the technical direction for building and delivering containerized applications, ensuring reliability and security across deployments. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation and mentor engi...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...
Yesterday
$99K - $167K *
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Project Engineer, RSX (Remote considered)
$165K - $215K *
Empower the engineering team by driving project execution and integration for advanced vehicle development. Ensure alignment of resources, schedules, and technical goals while fostering collaboration...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer II, DevEx
$154K - $260K *
Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...
4 weeks ago
Commissioning Project Coordinator
$110K - $144K *
Lead the charge in coordinating on-site commissioning activities, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and successful project delivery. This senior role requires strong technical expertise and leader...
4 days ago
$78K - $95K *
Join our team as a Data QA Analyst, where you'll ensure data migration quality across client onboarding. You'll standardize processes, validate data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional te...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in engineering management, guiding a cross-functional team of 4-7 engineers. Drive execution, foster growth, and ensure quality while collaborating closely with product management to d...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...
1 week ago
Automation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing
$68K - $98K *
Drive the development and deployment of advanced automation solutions across diverse manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity in...
3 days ago
Claims Quality Assurance Supervisor
$99K - $131K *
Lead the claims quality assurance strategy, ensuring compliance and accuracy in claims processing while fostering team development and operational excellence across a dynamic healthcare organization...
Today
Engineering Manager - Electrical Engineering - Remote
$121K - $218K *
Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in the design and lifecycle management of complex infrastructure products, ensuring collaboration across disciplines and delivering robus...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$72K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Collaborate in architecting data supply chains for advanced analytics, building pipelines to connect legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and governance for robust AI and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior AI-Assisted Test Automation Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive quality assurance for modern healthcare applications, ensuring reliability and maintainability through automated testing, API validation, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Contribute to...
1 week ago
Senior Attack Engineer, External
$206K - $242K *
Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Audit (Full Stack)
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...
1 week ago
What does a Quality Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.