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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$57K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, ensuring high-quality automotive production through effective quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational efficiency and custom...

Concord, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $119K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll lead quality engineering efforts, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in high-tech vision products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive exc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $105K *

Drive quality excellence by leading investigations, performing audits, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and management processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive product quality improvements through root cause analysis and hands-on troubleshooting. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to enhance quality management in a fast...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $105K *

Contribute to maintaining and enhancing product quality through root cause analysis, technical investigations, and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufactur...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $105K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective issue resolution throughout the ma...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Pioneer quality engineering excellence by leading complex product quality strategies, managing high-risk investigations, and mentoring teams to enhance quality systems and processes in regulated manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to enhance production processes using APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements in First Pass Yield and establish ef...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$79K - $118K *

Drive quality excellence in medical device manufacturing by supporting compliance activities and enhancing quality management systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure standards are m...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $138K *

Engage in quality assurance engineering to elevate product standards and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer satisfaction within a dynami...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance initiatives, enhance processes, and support product development in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Collaborate across departments to ensure com...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality by leading investigations and implementing solutions for refrigeration and ice production systems. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure complianc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$73K - $95K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance with standards, conducting audits, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while managing supplier rela...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $97K *

Play a key role in enhancing quality and safety in manufacturing, leading teams to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer specifications in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $93K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by driving compliance, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $139K *

Engineer quality assurance processes and supplier relationships to enhance product integrity and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to quality st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and efficiency. This role involves developing quality systems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and addressing customer spe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $100K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring top-notch product effectiveness and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous impr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence across the product lifecycle by managing supplier and customer quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and ensure hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, optimize processes, and implement data-d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Advance your career as a Quality Engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance through data-driven methodologies and Lean Six Sigma principles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $146K *

Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by enhancing systems and processes, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements and resolve issues throughout the manufacturing lifecycl...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $103K *

Elevate quality assurance in advanced technology manufacturing. Drive innovation and compliance as you lead cross-functional teams, ensuring products meet rigorous standards and contractual requiremen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.