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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$88K - $105K *

Drive process optimization and innovation in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $114K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on driving quality improvements, analyzing product reliability, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance performance and customer satisfaction...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive validation excellence in pharmaceutical projects. Leverage your expertise to develop compliance protocols, assess risks, and enhance client performance while collaborating wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform software quality by identifying issues, creating test cases, and executing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and ensure timely de...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance efforts to build robust quality systems from the ground up in a high-stakes manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement for operational exc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate continuous improvement strategies across departments, driving best practices and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and quality, ensuring alignment with organiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $133K *

Drive quality assurance in solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing, ensuring process integrity and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize production and radiographic NDT capabi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality improvement with suppliers, overseeing audits, qualifications, and corrective actions. Leverage technical expertise for effective problem-solving while collaborating cross-functionally t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring enterprise applications meet high standards for reliability, usability, and performance while collab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer quality experiences by acting as the Voice Of the Customer. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality improvements and ensure product reliabili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of electrical testing by leading technical initiatives, mentoring specialists, and enhancing test processes to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate across teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems and resolving customer issues. As a key member of the Quality team, you'll drive improvements and collaborate on projects that ensure efficien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Help us enhance supplier quality by leading assessments, audits, and performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive measurable enhancements in supplie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the automation strategy for QGroundControl and related tools, enhancing test frameworks and reducing manual testing reliance. Collaborate with SQA leadership to prioritize initiatives and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power solutions by validating cutting-edge medium voltage systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure product excellence and safety in high-energy enviro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $123K *

Optimize product quality and compliance in a regulated medical device environment. Lead quality initiatives, support manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement to enhance product reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $125K *

Drive the design and execution of RF seeker test fixtures and procedures, collaborating on advanced radar technologies. Engage in hands-on testing and analysis, presenting findings to stakeholders whi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $134K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing inspection technologies across multiple factories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and reliability in processes, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate our quality engineering practices by driving automation and in-sprint testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize testing processe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $193K *

Drive quality excellence in aerospace manufacturing by owning quality processes, analyzing data, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and enhance complianc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Shape and oversee quality assurance and compliance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous process improvement, identify operational risks, and enhance organizationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by driving automation and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with data engineers to ensure high-quality code and build a culture of excellence within a dynamic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Quality Engineer, leveraging your expertise in automation and quality assurance to enhance our data engineering processes and ensure high-quality outcomes for our sta...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your quality engineering expertise to enhance our data applications. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to ensure high-quality outcomes through automation and a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.