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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$80K - $95K *

Tackle innovative design challenges as you develop and validate structural components for passenger vehicles, ensuring efficiency and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing quality control processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement ini...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that fosters quality excellence and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction through effective engineering support a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock quality and safety in food processes by leading compliance audits, managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to HAC...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $225K *

Oversee design quality assurance for complex federal construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards, while identifying and resolving desi...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative industrial automation solutions, leading complex projects from design to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and alignment with customer needs while dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join us as an Engineering Manager to architect healthcare integrations, mentor engineers, and drive system design while ensuring scalability and reliability in a fast-paced environment. Your coding ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$58K - $108K *

Elevate product quality by applying engineering principles across design, production, and evaluation. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance performance while leading investigations a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $108K *

Play a key role in ensuring product quality through technical evaluations, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and development of strategies to enhance performance and compliance with standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $116K *

Engineer quality assurance processes to ensure compliance and enhance product reliability. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of scientific software by owning quality for critical use cases, ensuring compliance, and driving automation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance testing processes and deliver h...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance equipment reliability and operational efficiency by leading engineering initiatives, collaborating with production teams, and implementing maintenance programs to minimize downtime and enhance...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $170K *

Champion quality assurance for a transformative infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mobility and resiliency...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving quality improvement initiatives. Utilize your analytical expertise to optimize systems, elevate quality performance, and influence long-term quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and resolve in-field quality issues related to electrical systems, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing warranty claims through effective collaboration and problem-solving methodologie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Execute quality engineering excellence by driving data-driven improvements across the product lifecycle. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement standardization, enhancing manufact...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing by optimizing processes, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and resolve engineering challenges...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive product excellence by developing and implementing test procedures for cable and wire harness assemblies, ensuring quality and functionality through rigorous testing and collaboration with design...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean principles and drive operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming shipbuilding processes through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic, high-mix production environ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical reliability for cutting-edge AI data centers. Drive innovative test strategies, validate high-speed channels, and enhance product performance through collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring state-of-the-art product delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, uphold standards, and support continuou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform electrical reliability and validation for cutting-edge AI data center products. Lead test strategy development, automate systems, and drive improvements through cross-functional collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $111K *

Unlock your potential by leading engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, drive product improvements, and ensure c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.