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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$105K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and executing overhead transmission line projects. Collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project quality and safety while engaging with c...

Pasadena, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $187K *

Engage with leading manufacturers to drive enterprise sales of our SaaS platform. Leverage your expertise in complex solution selling and strategic negotiation to cultivate relationships and exceed re...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical vision and operational excellence in cloud-native platforms. Lead engineering efforts, champion security practices, and empower talent while ensuring system stab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $151K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and maintenance of IT storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability, ensuring alignment with enterpris...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining software testing by owning the end-to-end strategy, designing automated tests, and driving best practices in an agile environment to ensure high-quality delivery across m...

Detroit, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $108K *

Drive successful project execution by managing customer projects from quotation to completion. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and customer satisf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $116K *

Deliver exceptional service by diagnosing and repairing complex biomedical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and proactive maintenance strategies. Collaborate w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative cloud-native applications, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member experiences and drive...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $167K *

Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$125K - $144K *

Optimize our data platform by owning end-to-end data engineering projects, leveraging AI coding agents, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintain...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Champion customer quality initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance satisfaction, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in the Data Center Chiller business. Engage...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of compelling product messaging and positioning, driving sales enablement and product launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market communication and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Reimagine security engineering leadership by guiding strategic initiatives across cloud and infrastructure security, enhancing detection engineering, and fostering collaboration to protect a multi-clo...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable software solutions, mentoring engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance digital platforms. Drive technical excellence and ensure security in backend...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Lead the charge in transforming product data governance and analytics. Establish a unified source of truth for product metrics, drive strategic KPI development, and enhance transparency across teams t...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $124K *

Lead the charge in transforming risk management and compliance through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable enterprise applications that enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $135K *

Collaborate to drive technical issue resolution and enhance support systems while serving enterprise clients across our AI platform, ensuring seamless communication and operational excellence in a fas...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the software development landscape by defining a cohesive end-to-end experience, integrating planning to verification workflows across teams. Lead product strategy and execution, influencing...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize high-performance software systems using Rust, focusing on Linux environments and distributed applications. Collaborate on architecture and enhance software quality through modern...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Transform the security landscape by providing expert information assurance support for cloud-hosted systems. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with feder...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Champion compliance and audit excellence by evaluating internal controls and ITAR/EAR regulations. Drive improvements in business processes while gaining exposure to a dynamic international environmen...

Nevada, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.