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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$105K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and patient safety in the medical device industry. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll lead initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous imp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of physics-based machining simulation software through hands-on testing, engineering analysis, and automation, while collaborating with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $147K *

Manage quality assurance processes for Class II medical devices, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in a cutting-edge power generation project. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll oversee electrical and instrumentation quality assurance, driving exce...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive high-impact projects in a GMP-compliant environment, leading validation and qualification activities for equipment and processes. Empower cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and effective customer communication. Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower product quality excellence by analyzing customer feedback, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with q...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product quality by analyzing customer feedback, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing sustainable corrective actions to drive continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rugged embedded computing solutions. As a Product Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges, lead technical initiatives, and drive products from concept to pr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on reliability engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware systems, lead risk assessments, and implement innovative testing s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Unlock quality excellence by leading QA/QC programs for complex construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure rigorous standards, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform production processes by leading engineering change implementations, ensuring seamless transitions from design to manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform assembly processes for PCBs and PCBAs, ensuring efficient production. Collaborate with design and operations teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable products on time in a dynamic, innovat...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join us in enhancing operational reliability across facilities by driving equipment improvements, analyzing performance data, and fostering a preventative maintenance culture through cross-functional...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize operational reliability by transforming maintenance cultures and driving equipment improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives to enhance performan...

2 days ago

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

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

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4 weeks ago

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

$68K - $137K *

Drive quality assurance in verification and validation of autonomous mechatronic systems, collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance through innova...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform testing processes by developing virtual environments and automating validation methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of software components and enhance s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $172K *

Drive impactful advancements in product serviceability and performance by collaborating across teams, optimizing processes, and influencing design changes throughout the Product Life Cycle to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to develop cutting-edge occupant safety CAE models for electric vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vehicle architectures, ensuring compliance with safety standards a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform supplier quality by ensuring compliance with standards and driving improvements. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues, while supporting...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K *

Elevate quality standards by leading regional performance across multiple sites. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing risks and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $119K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by developing testing methods, evaluating production processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality and lead cor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead a quality team to enhance the QMS, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and high product standards. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain effective qu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $146K *

Elevate your career by leading qualification testing for hardware and software systems. Collaborate with teams, draft procedures, and manage testing programs to ensure product readiness and compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.