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.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals, CVD, BIW, Tanks
$95K - $118K *
Drive supplier industrialization and quality assurance for automotive components, ensuring compliance with dimensional and functional standards from sourcing to production. Collaborate cross-functiona...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career as a Quality Automation Engineer, driving innovation in emergency response software. Collaborate on web-based applications, enhance testing frameworks, and lead projects to ensure...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $191K *
Lead the charge in product engineering by owning mechanical product families, driving yield improvements, and ensuring quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet projec...
1 week ago
Sr. Engineer - Testing Quality & Compliance
$92K - $141K *
Lead the charge in enhancing engineering testing capabilities by establishing robust quality standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across global laboratory operations for...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Help us ensure quality and compliance in modernizing critical government systems. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll lead UI testing, develop test plans, and validate security and accessibility s...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring top-notch quality and compliance in government information systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience t...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate quality assurance standards by ensuring compliance and functionality in modernizing critical government systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate user interfaces and enhance...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing government systems through quality assurance. Leverage your UI testing expertise to ensure compliance and user satisfaction in a hybrid work environment, focu...
2 weeks ago
Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager
$100K - $130K *
Optimize manufacturing outcomes by leading quality improvement initiatives and driving a culture of operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, reduce costs, and eleva...
Reposted 2 days ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
$95K - $115K *
Unlock operational excellence by leading transformative initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and reliability across a complex manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional te...
4 days ago
$68K - $131K *
Join a dynamic team as you influence test strategies and validate production processes. Utilize your analytical skills to ensure compliance and enhance test equipment, contributing to innovative solut...
Yesterday
$68K - $131K *
Innovate solutions as a Production Test Engineer II, leveraging data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action to enhance test strategies and ensure compliance in a dynamic production environment. Mak...
Yesterday
$68K - $131K *
Join a team that's redefining production testing! Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize test processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Dri...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Quality Engineer. Mobile
$110K - $130K *
Elevate mobile quality by owning testing for React Native applications. Combine manual and automated testing to ensure seamless user experiences across iOS and Android. Collaborate with engineers to e...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion technical leadership in engineering oversight for FFS, NDT, and quality assurance. Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions, enhance capabilities, and drive continuous improvement while en...
5 days ago
Senior, Software Design Quality Engineer
$125K - $140K *
Empower your career as a Senior Software Design Quality Engineer, driving the development and compliance of innovative medical software products while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and qu...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate quality assurance efforts by leading inspections and ensuring compliance with project specifications on construction sites for process piping systems. Take charge of quality standards and f...
Reposted 1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with quality stand...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Champion innovative data solutions by automating processes and enhancing analytics for law enforcement initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline workflows and deliver impactful insight...
Yesterday
$100K - $110K *
Unlock innovative solutions as you collaborate with stakeholders to automate processes and enhance data analytics for law enforcement initiatives, driving efficiency and real-time insights in a dynami...
Yesterday
$100K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing law enforcement efficiency through innovative data automation and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and deliver actionable insi...
Yesterday
$100K - $110K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data automation and analytics. Drive efficiency in law enforcement initiatives through innovative solutions and real-time metrics, suppor...
Yesterday
$100K - $110K *
Empower teams by automating data processes and enhancing analytics to support law enforcement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative solutions that streamline workflows and im...
Yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Engage in the design and maintenance of real-time simulation setups for validating power electronics control software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance standards and compl...
Reposted 1 week ago
Chief Engineer in Advanced EO (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Lead the charge in advancing technology for defense applications, overseeing engineering execution and technical leadership in Electro-Optics programs. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation from...
2 days 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.