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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$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...

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  •   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...

1 week 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...

2 days ago

  •   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...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Own and enhance quality engineering processes, leading compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across manufacturing to ensure effective NCMR, CAPA, and equipment maintenance pro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $96K *

Lead the development of automated testing solutions for web, mobile, API, and desktop applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance practices and boost r...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $138K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by developing standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $185K *

Drive quality excellence by developing and implementing robust evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and leading audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant reliability and performance through innovative maintenance strategies and best practices in reliability engineering. Play a vital role in driving measur...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading test automation initiatives across SAP domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions and drive continuous improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $105K *

Drive quality excellence by managing supplier performance and ensuring compliance across manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, lead investigations, and im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality engineering excellence by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product safety across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $103K *

Drive customer satisfaction by managing quality issues and complaints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and enhance processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $106K *

Drive innovation by developing and implementing testing methods for systems and equipment. Collaborate with design engineers to ensure high-quality performance through effective test procedures and so...

2 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.