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.
$114K - $137K *
Take ownership of validation activities within GMP environments. Lead and manage documentation lifecycle while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentorship to ju...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower quality excellence by leading our Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver top-notch produc...
1 week ago
$90K - $140K *
Drive quality excellence by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction...
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Manufacturing Quality Engineer III
$96K - $127K *
Champion quality excellence by leading projects that enhance manufacturing processes and product reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements, analyze data, and implement solutions that...
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Lead Process & Quality Engineer
$114K - $135K *
Lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes for membrane production, ensuring quality and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalable, effici...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Shape the future of supplier quality by enhancing manufacturing performance across various processes. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements, corrective actions, and maintain high standards in s...
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$120K - $150K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives by verifying compliance, developing inspection procedures, and collaborating with vendors to ensure product excellence across various projects in the energy sector...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive system integration and testing for hypersonic vehicles, ensuring compliance with performance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and document processes, contributi...
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Principal Autonomous Test Engineer
$180K - $247K *
Join us to architect a unified test data framework, driving automation and integration for robotic systems. Lead the design of dashboards and data schemas, empowering teams with actionable insights an...
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Senior Composite Project Engineer
$90K - $130K *
Transform aerospace material testing by leading complex qualification and certification projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of customer test plans while ma...
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$68K - $131K *
Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to analyze technical data, define workscopes, and ensure compliance in aerospace manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and operational e...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive the automation of drug-development workflows by designing and building electromechanical systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance laboratory processes, ensuring reliability...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform laboratory operations by leading structural testing programs, ensuring safety and efficiency while delivering high-quality results. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative testin...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by overseeing equipment lifecycle verification, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving accountability across teams to deliver high-reliability const...
3 weeks ago
Domain Hardware Quality Engineer
$65K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing vehicle quality through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Lead warranty improvements and drive quality initiatives to shape the future...
4 days ago
$108K - $148K *
Execute thorough testing strategies to enhance software quality, ensuring robust performance and reliable functionality through detailed documentation and collaboration with engineering teams...
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$113K - $165K *
Lead the charge in shaping the future of power distribution technology. Drive innovation in testing strategies and product design while mentoring a talented team in a state-of-the-art laboratory envir...
2 days ago
$113K - $165K *
Lead the test engineering function to enhance operational performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing robust testing processes and mentoring team members to achieve busines...
1 week ago
$129K - $190K *
Shape the future of test engineering by leading a dynamic team to enhance production testing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and scalability while driving innovation in automation and technolo...
2 weeks ago
Quality Automation Engineer (SDET)
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading software testing initiatives, defining test cases, and implementing automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality engineering strategies and ensure com...
1 week ago
$118K - $144K *
Drive quality assurance for complex software in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability and usability across instruments, firmware, and cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance eCommerce quality through testing, collaboration, and innovative solutions. Drive project success by ensuring software reliability and performance while developing compr...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance by owning the test strategy and automation across the SDLC. Collaborate with developers to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust coverage and continuous impro...
1 week ago
$130K - $140K *
Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...
1 month ago
$130K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...
1 month ago
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.