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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$110K - $130K *

Engineer critical electrical and mechanical systems for data centers, leading field support, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements while developing operational standards and mentoring teams to...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $130K *

Elevate municipal engineering projects by managing diverse client needs, leading design efforts, and fostering collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance community infrastructure while ensuring...

South Portland, MERemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you drive secure automation for cloud migrations, developing infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $325K *

Drive a culture of cyber risk accountability by leading Technology Risk & Compliance initiatives across Global Supply Chain and Operational Technology, ensuring alignment with business needs and regul...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $187K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $212K *

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Costa Mesa, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $202K *

Join as a Senior Associate to optimize ERP transformations, analyze client needs, manage workstreams, and mentor junior team members while delivering value through agile methodologies and technology s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative process improvements in financial services construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and drive sustainable outcome...

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

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

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

$131K - $180K *

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Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader in utility substation engineering, driving quality standards and innovative solutions for complex projects while mentoring a growing team and collabo...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of security and technology by leading integration product management for enterprise security capabilities across multiple business units, ensuring streamlined a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and development of innovative software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Leverage extensive technical expertise to enhance system architecture and ensure high-quality delive...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $199K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of regulatory support for pharmaceutical programs, managing IND and NDA submissions, health authority interactions, and lifecycle maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $139K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliabi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $217K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative, scalable software solutions that transform complex processes into actionable insights, partnering with diverse teams to deliver high-performance applications f...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $110K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support and innovative solutions for automotive and non-automotive applications, bridging customer needs with product development to enhance growth and performa...

Commerce Township, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative Microsoft-based platforms, driving modernization and AI integration while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a highly regulate...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock product potential by leading the development of innovative food safety solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex industry challenges and drive scalable product strat...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $356K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.