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.
$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
Certification Engineer, Aerospace
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading aircraft certification and compliance efforts. Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure innovative lighting and software systems meet the highest safe...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering
$127K - $159K *
Transform quality assurance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring high standards in delivery and user experience. Drive test strategy, automation, and risk management to enhance product re...
2 weeks ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, PCB/PCBA
$146K - $194K *
Drive high-quality outcomes by partnering with design teams and suppliers in the precision machining of parts for missile and aircraft programs while enhancing processes and ensuring compliance across...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$101K - $132K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality standards and continuous improvement. As a key player, you'll leverage your expertise to enhance project performance, manage supplier quality, and driv...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Qualification Systems
$207K - $300K *
Drive technical leadership on high-impact projects, influencing and coaching a distributed team while managing project priorities and delivering innovative software solutions...
Yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by leading a team to uphold standards, manage compliance, and implement innovative inspection technologies in a cutting-edge facility, ensuring customer satisfact...
3 days ago
Project Engineer (CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT) (CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING)
$140K - $170K *
Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring adherence to design requirements and schedules while managing costs effectively and leading cross-functional projec...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Quality Engineer (Civil)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality oversight for a major power generation project. You'll provide critical support across civil and structural scopes, leading audits and corrective actio...
1 week ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer (Mechanical)
$77K - $129K *
Lead the charge in quality engineering for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, effectiveness, and manufacturability of mechanical designs while driving...
1 week ago
$105K - $115K *
Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence by driving continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to enhance productivity and quality across U.S. and Canadian operat...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the conversion of Engineering Bill of Material to Manufacturing Bill of Material, overseeing the manufacturing plan for the first ship program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform shipbuilding processes by leading the conversion of engineering plans into actionable manufacturing strategies. Drive team collaboration and ensure alignment with production capabilities for...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $112K *
Join a team that drives process innovations and improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance reliability and ach...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineer II, Quality Assurance - IT
$80K - $95K *
Champion automated testing initiatives by developing strategies and frameworks to enhance software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing across platforms, e...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform systems engineering by guiding projects through their full lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure seamless integration and delivery while activ...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing 24x7 support for advanced Identity, Credential, and Access Management systems. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, assist customers, and enhance operatio...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance electrical equipment reliability through continuous improvement, focusing on power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation. Utilize your leadership skills to optimize costs while en...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant performance through advanced automation systems, ensuring seamless integration and maintenance of process control systems to enhance operational efficiency and reli...
Reposted 4 days ago
$82K - $93K *
Analyze product quality across development and manufacturing for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold quality standards in a dyn...
2 days ago
$111K - $206K *
Empower operational excellence by driving quality management systems and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and translate data into actionable insights while...
1 week ago
$111K - $206K *
Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in quality management systems, collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, and integrating digital tools to enhance data-driven insights and co...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform engineered systems by designing and supporting custom products. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, mentor talent, and drive sales growth while ensuring quality and compliance in...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by providing engineering support for powder processing equipment, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficienc...
Yesterday
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.