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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$95K - $115K *

Optimize application performance by leading comprehensive testing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and reliability of enterprise applications through expert...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading audits, evaluations, and corrective actions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards while drivi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in quality control processes, ensuring compliance with ISO standards while collaborating across departments to enhance product reliability and performance in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality validation services, driving complex projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships and ensure...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient lives through innovative validation solutions. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality outcomes while mentoring others and driving projec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading validation projects in life sciences, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results while mentoring peers and driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive validation projects in life sciences, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate across functions, mentor peers, and contribute to impactful solutions that enhance patie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $190K *

Elevate quality standards in battery technology by ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and enhance processes, facilitating top-tier energy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and safety of electrical and instrumentation systems. Drive proactive initiatives, support plant operations, and ensure compliance with indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career by ensuring top-notch quality in software releases. Collaborate with engineers, leverage AI-assisted testing tools, and apply creative exploratory testing to enhance our QA approac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting electrical systems in a biopharmaceutical facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality through effective testing, troubleshootin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and customer satisfaction. Manage QA activities, develop personnel, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Lead quality control initiatives for large-scale DoD construction projects, managing teams and processes to ensure compliance and excellence. Foster a collaborative environment while leveraging indust...

1 week ago

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

$77K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality processes and systems. Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer satisfaction in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing compliance and program effectiveness at Shaw AFB. Drive continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement in a mission-focused environmen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance in manufacturing by collaborating on design reviews, coaching teams, and implementing process improvements to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and enhance oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance by validating CAD/PDM/PLM functionalities, leading testing efforts, and enhancing release processes within a collaborative, multi-site team environment...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K - $115K *

Lead the charge in test automation for complex initiatives, implementing effective strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality engineering practices and drive continuous impro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by developing and refining standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $92K *

Elevate product quality and process reliability by developing and refining quality systems, analyzing data, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance with standards and regulations in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$53K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance productivity and safety while implementing innovative solutions to opt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering support to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring quality production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments to meet business go...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize quality assurance processes at a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality oper...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality excellence by collaborating with suppliers and engineers to ensure circuit board solutions meet performance standards and cost efficiency, while leading initiatives to enhance electrical...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.