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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$68K - $93K *

Shape the quality assurance processes within a transport-category aircraft MRO environment. Conduct audits, evaluate compliance, and support corrective actions to ensure adherence to regulatory standa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team to enhance our Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes and customer int...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance the efficiency of test operations by overseeing lab management, developing test procedures, and ensuring equipment reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance testing capabiliti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$91K - $116K *

Empower quality excellence as a QA Manager, overseeing compliance and product safety across Contract Manufacturing partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality systems and drive continuo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a high-performing team in precision manufacturing. Drive compliance, solve complex challenges, and enhance processes to ensure exceptional product delivery in ae...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $129K *

Shape the future of medical technology by leading critical investigations and driving quality improvements. This high-impact role requires expertise in quality assurance to ensure patient safety and p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality and patient safety as you drive critical investigations and improvements in medical technology. Your expertise will shape the future of quality assurance in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical technology by leading critical investigations and driving quality improvements that enhance patient safety and product performance throughout the produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Lead critical investigations and drive quality improvements in medical technology, ensuring patient safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and up...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $155K *

Elevate product quality by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence throughout the medical device lifecycle, from design to validation, in a dynamic hybrid work envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in testing methodologies for automotive components. Collaborate with engineers to analyze data, improve measurement systems, and ensure product quality through rigorous testing and ev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $175K *

Transform mission-critical electronic systems by leading design and troubleshooting efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate solutions for defense applications, ensuring reliabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Champion the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, develop strategies, and ensure technical solutions meet customer and qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. Drive project execution from design to certification, ensuring alignment with technical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure product excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, driving continuous improvement and enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion process innovation by optimizing manufacturing methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in automotive production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering management, blending technical expertise with team mentorship to drive innovative fluid power solutions while ensuring project success and fostering a collaborative envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading a team focused on continuous improvement, establishing key metrics, and ensuring compliance with standards to enhance product quality and customer sati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Drive user needs and requirements, manage risks, and ensure compliance to deliver impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $140K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and improving energetics processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of validation engineering, providing expert consulting and technical leadership. Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges while mentoring team members...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing quality engineering for medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead product development, validation, and commercialization efforts, ensuring robus...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead the Requirements Management team to ensure comprehensive capture and control of technical and regulatory requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance naval program success and operati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives across design, production, and evaluation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold standards, conduct investigations, and enhance supplier pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality through rigorous evaluations, collaboration, and strategic improvements. Engage with cross-functional teams to uphold standards and drive corrective actions...

1 week 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.