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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$84K - $101K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize capital equipment and tooling for production, ens...

St Thomas, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest quality in aerospace manufacturing. Oversee quality assurance processes, collaborate with engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $116K *

Champion quality excellence by leading inspections and process improvements, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting teams to enhance product quality through data-driven strategies and cont...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Advance operational excellence by enhancing equipment efficiency and troubleshooting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Elevate operational excellence by managing equipment effectiveness and driving process improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while leading continuous...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and enhance operational excellence in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectivenes...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of satellite technology by testing and troubleshooting integrated systems for a cutting-edge broadband network. Collaborate across engineering and operations to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $173K *

Drive quality assurance and integrity management for wastewater facilities. Lead the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System, ensuring compliance and safety while fostering continuous improveme...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $98K *

Transform quality assurance processes by developing and implementing robust quality plans and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards and drive continuo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement quality plans, ensuring product excellence through statistical methods and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvement and upho...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $113K *

Transform quality assurance processes by developing and implementing robust quality plans and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards and drive continuo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform mission planning through expert test engineering, developing and executing comprehensive test plans while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure operational suitability and success in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion product excellence by leading failure investigations, driving CAPA, and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions and elevate customer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and releasing exterior vehicle components. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance while driving innovation in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$58K - $108K *

Unlock your potential as you validate software processes and ensure compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality systems and contribute to innovative software solutions in a dynamic environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $190K *

Elevate quality standards by leading CAPA investigations and driving cross-functional collaboration. This role demands analytical rigor and effective communication to resolve complex quality issues wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Elevate testing methodologies by designing and implementing advanced equipment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in testing processes across multiple...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of quality assurance for features, ensuring robust testing and collaboration across teams. Drive risk-based planning, automation, and continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment, su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform data quality assurance by validating ETL processes and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and reliability of data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $171K *

Drive quality engineering excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting continuou...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Engineer automated test suites and environments, ensuring quality in application flows. Collaborate with teams to identify bugs, track progress, and enhance testing coverage while participating in rel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us champion quality and reliability for strategic customer accounts globally. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvements and facilitate quality assurance throughout the produ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Validation Engineer, leading multi-pack integrated test assets. Oversee commissioning, execute validation plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $131K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by supporting compliance, conducting audits, and managing corrective actions for materials and services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier performance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.