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.
Test Engineer – Integration, Test, and Documentation
$80K - $128K *
Engage in critical national security missions as a Test Engineer, coordinating across hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of advanced technical syste...
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Civil Environmental Project Engineer
$95K - $120K *
Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver effective solutions for municipal and industrial cli...
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Quality Assurance Systems Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality excellence by enhancing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through audits, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ele...
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$87K - $137K *
Optimize quality management across the Canada Central region by collaborating with operational teams to enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and support ISO 9001 certification initiative...
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$87K - $137K *
Champion quality excellence by driving initiatives across Canada Central. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance, embed quality management principles, and support our journey towards To...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform mission capabilities as a Hardware Engineer, collaborating in a multi-discipline team to innovate and implement cutting-edge radar technology for Space Domain and Missile Warning systems...
1 week ago
$85K - $115K *
Manage supplier quality performance across the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality standards and influence performa...
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$80K - $110K *
Drive the development and execution of reliability strategies, ensuring product quality and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities and assess reliability met...
Reposted 4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Pioneer innovative solutions in Class III medical device development. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, streamline manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with industry st...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in AI server repair, driving process improvements and technical excellence while managing a multidisciplinary group of engineers to enhance operational...
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$110K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence in industrial construction. Lead quality initiatives, manage a skilled team, and collaborate across disciplines to uphold project standards...
2 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Advance regulatory compliance by managing FDA 510(k) submissions and international documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and efficacy while maintaining up-to...
2 weeks ago
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer
$136K - $167K *
Elevate supplier quality processes in aerospace by collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product exc...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...
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Lead Project Engineer - Aerospace
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and development in aerospace. Leverage your expertise in hydraulic actuators or pneumatic systems to support pro...
3 days ago
Lead Project Engineer - Aerospace
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by leading innovative product development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to design and implement cutting-edge hydraulic and pneu...
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Lead Project Engineer - Aerospace
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and implement hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring excellence throughout the aerospace pro...
3 days ago
$68K - $131K *
Join us to design, maintain, and enhance test systems for manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to integrate test equipment and drive continuous improvement initiati...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $115K *
Shape the future of system integration by executing tests, developing automation, and optimizing performance in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system...
1 week ago
$68K - $131K *
Elevate manufacturing efficiency by designing and improving test systems, integrating mechanical and electrical components, and collaborating across teams to enhance quality and performance in product...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$86K - $165K *
Transform the manufacturing landscape by driving continuous improvements in production processes, managing capital projects, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and quality in a dynamic...
1 week ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer
$102K - $163K *
Unlock your potential as you lead design quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in product development. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality excellence by leading assurance and control initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and compliance wi...
3 weeks ago
$110K *
Shape the future of quality management by leading plant functions, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949/ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement across teams to enhance product quality and customer...
2 weeks ago
$110K *
Elevate quality standards by leading plant Quality and Laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement across operations, suppliers, and custom...
2 weeks 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.