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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$92K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by integrating engineering, program management, and controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, mitigate risks, and uphold design integrity across d...

Franklin, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy through advanced power system modeling and compliance assessments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct studies, ensure project quality, and drive...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $219K *

Transform laboratory experiences by designing user-centered software for Cell Analysis and automation. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create intuitive solutions that enhance workflows an...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer your career by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to support critical federal missions through IT mo...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $241K *

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United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $239K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $171K *

Lead the charge in building and executing a comprehensive commissioning program for Modular Data Centers, ensuring optimal performance from factory testing to operational handover while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with customers to deliver technical support and solutions in solar applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance system performance, provide training, and ensure customer satisfaction while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance project operations and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of integrated customer soluti...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in project quality management, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead global clinical laboratory projects by ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior project managers to elevate team p...

Kentucky, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $208K *

Lead the charge in transforming supplier quality management across the AMERICAS. Oversee a diverse team, drive operational excellence, and enhance supplier performance in a rapidly evolving environmen...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Reliability Engineer, enhancing heavy equipment performance through analysis and maintenance improvements. Collaborate with field crews to boost uptime and implement reliabili...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team of controls engineers to design and enhance control systems for material handling solutions, ensuring project execution and quality while fostering innovation and collaboration across d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $166K *

Shape the future of data integration by leading the development of robust data pipelines and enhancing fraud detection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead security engagements focused on Penetration Testing. Manage projects from initiation to reporting, mentor junior consultants, and enhance client relationships while delivering high-quality securi...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $158K *

Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in restoring critical technology services post-cyber incidents. Drive recovery efforts for ransomware and malware, ensuring forensic integrity while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.