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 *

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, applying engineering principles to design and launch automotive components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, cost, and man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $85K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by utilizing engineering and Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams, optimize flow, and implement improvements to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine quality leadership in aerospace repair by driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support supplier quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to standards while leading continuous improvement efforts and resolving quality issues to enhance manufacturing productivity and supplier colla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by designing efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, and materials. Optimize production processes to enhance quality, reduce waste, and ensure compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $117K *

Elevate quality standards by leading quality control initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product qua...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive technical leadership in manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and implement process improvements, ensuring optimal per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us to provide technical leadership in manufacturing, enhancing process safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $175K *

Lead the charge in elevating quality standards by designing and automating testing strategies for numerous applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure software quality while embracing innov...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $131K *

Lead usability engineering efforts to enhance medical device design, ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines and industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly pr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $203K *

Champion quality excellence by driving supplier manufacturing processes and NPI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and scalability, ensuring high standards...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a team in raw material inspections and customer complaint investigations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality standards t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Lead the quality organization for Rad AI, enhancing testing practices and ensuring consistent quality across products. Collaborate with teams to integrate quality into planning and drive improvements...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing quality engineering programs, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing standards while collaborating with teams to achieve reliability in produc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $106K *

Drive quality excellence by maintaining engineering standards and improving processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure product reliability and compliance, while leading training and audits to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality standards and engineering processes. In this role, you'll develop inspection methods, lead quality audits, and ensure product reliability while collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing quality standards across engineering programs. You'll implement quality policies, develop inspection methods, and ensure compliance while coll...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor characterization as a Principal Engineer, driving technical direction and innovation across global manufacturing processes while mentoring teams and influencing strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's redefining quality assurance in manufacturing by developing innovative testing models and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering and project management support to enhance production efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety compliance in manufacturing operations...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $112K *

Help us enhance production efficiency by managing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all operational KPIs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.