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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$140K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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$80K - $95K *

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$72K - $108K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$130K - $175K *

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$153K - $213K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$100K - $139K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$229K - $258K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.