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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$129K - $210K *

Transform issue management by leading a team to develop AI-assisted solutions, ensuring quality and accountability in remediation processes across GRC. Drive engineering excellence while fostering ind...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions by providing technical support and product development expertise to customers in the Industrial market. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive...

Danboro, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead initiatives from kickoff to closeout, ensuring alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expec...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading quality assurance for a large-scale cloud migration. Drive strategic test planning, automation, and team mentorship while ensuring high-quality standards and stakehold...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and document system requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency across products while enhancing functionality and user experience in a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative structural design solutions for utility projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environmen...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Transform business challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging AI and engineering expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop full-stack applications, and drive...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive assessments of building performance and energy efficiency. Collaborate with clients to enhance sustainability practices while reducing operational costs through detailed audits...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Transform quality management across renewable energy projects by leading initiatives that enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving quality improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, implement digital tools, and enhance customer sat...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join us to investigate and resolve platform issues, ensuring quality across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, automate checks, and maintain high standards in a f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance in GIS software by developing test plans, validating data, and ensuring reliability for Army geospatial applications. Collaborate with experts to enhance automated testing p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient lives by leading complex validation projects. As a technical expert, you'll drive high-quality outcomes, mentor peers, and collaborate across function...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the quality assurance efforts for commissioning, qualification, and validation across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while collaborating with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform program execution by coordinating large-scale data center initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, managing risks, and driving milestones to successful completion while fostering...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.