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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Color
$110K - $130K *
Drive excellence in manufacturing quality by leading color specification development and quality control strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity and implement i...
3 days ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stan...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance Engineer II, Amazon Leo
$113K - $160K *
Shape the quality of a global ecommerce platform by owning frontend testing, developing automation strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and ensure h...
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DIRECTOR ENGINEERING QUALITY PROCESSES
$120K *
Lead quality initiatives in engineering and manufacturing, ensuring zero field failures. Drive design standards, oversee testing, and enhance processes while mentoring a quality team. Collaborate acro...
3 weeks ago
Operations and Customer Quality Engineer II - (E2)
$78K - $108K *
Join a dynamic team as you investigate and resolve quality issues in manufacturing. Utilize your engineering expertise to drive corrective actions, enhance product quality, and improve operational per...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Analyze test systems and drive process improvements to ensure product quality and performance compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all product development phases from concept...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by implementing quality assurance standards and procedures. Lead complex projects, ensuring product precision and compliance while providing technical support and developing innova...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with ISO standards, drive continuous improvement, and enhance customer satisfaction through effective management of quality systems and team per...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of aerospace manufacturing by leading quality engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to establish robust quality systems, drive certifications, and enhance production processes...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a pioneering team to establish quality engineering in aircraft manufacturing. Lead the development of quality systems, certifications, and processes, ensuring excellence from design to production...
2 weeks ago
$68K - $131K *
Champion efficiency and innovation as you analyze factory operations, optimize processes, and enhance throughput. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver ex...
1 week ago
$101K - $154K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards for processes and products. Oversee compliance with quality management systems, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement initiatives i...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive quality assurance efforts to ensure compliance and excellence in the manufacturing and repair of critical aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enha...
Reposted 1 week ago
$83K - $133K *
Empower quality excellence by leading validation activities, resolving quality issues, and supporting compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and dri...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. You'll manage an enterprise test repository, develop test plans, and ensure compliance with DoD standa...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Optimize quality assurance processes by leading assessments across hardware development, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading assessments across hardware processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and...
2 weeks ago
Quality Supervisor - Electrical
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality control for electrical products. Lead daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement in...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of product launches by ensuring top-notch quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in Python and Swift to enhance demo...
1 week ago
Senior Engineer, Materials Quality Engineering
$85K - $125K *
Champion quality excellence in materials engineering by leading supplier development and performance improvement initiatives for polyurethane foams. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust qua...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to ensure supplier quality excellence through audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to uphold standards and...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Optimize product launches by leading PPAP activities, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate processes and drive continuous imp...
4 days ago
$65K - $115K *
Lead geotechnical projects, conducting field investigations and analyses. Collaborate with a skilled team to prepare design recommendations, manage costs, and ensure project success across residential...
1 week ago
$66K - $103K *
Shape quality assurance processes by collaborating with suppliers to enhance product standards. Drive root cause analysis and audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 while fostering strong relations...
1 week ago
Principal Certification Engineer
$199K - $248K *
Join our Certification team to guide the certification of our first aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and collaborating with engineering teams throughout the type certification proces...
Yesterday
What does a Quality Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.