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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$87K - $105K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading project teams to ensure compliance and excellence in construction management. Drive audits, maintain standards, and foster collaboration to deliver exce...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead quality initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance processes in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving c...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Champion continuous improvement initiatives by leading engineering teams, enhancing design standards, and collaborating across departments to drive innovation and efficiency in product development and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $134K *

Unlock potential by supporting quality plans and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards, and analyzing quality metrics. Collaborate across teams to drive process improvements and manage docume...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of innovative orthopedic products, ensuring project success through collaboration across functions and effective management of resources f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Pioneer quality assurance initiatives for a dynamic Marketplace team, ensuring the reliability and performance of web and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testin...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative industrial automation solutions, ensuring projects meet quality and timeline standards while fostering talent development and continuous improvement across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $109K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems and resolving issues to ensure product compliance and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and oversee cross-functional teams to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI research for chemistry and materials science. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop predictive models, drive innovation, and publish impactful findings th...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform quality assurance by designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks. Collaborate with engineers and product managers to enhance testing processes and ensure product reliabilit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance, ensuring robust te...

Gainesville, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $220K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of automation engineers to enhance equipment reliability and troubleshoot complex control systems, ensuring swift and accurate order fulfillment through...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$82K - $120K *

Innovate and lead a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Elevate equipment reliability and production efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes, tools, and standards tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall effectiveness...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Explore the opportunity to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement processes and too...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Pioneer a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that drive meas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Lead the implementation of a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency through innovative processes and cross-functional collaboration, whi...

Omaha, NERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Drive excellence in Reliability Engineering by implementing world-class programs that enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites, collaborating with cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of our Reliability Engineering program by leading cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Drive initiatives that deliver measurable valu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Transform equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that enhance performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Transform equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that enhance performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by collaborating with developers to enhance test processes, automate testing, and ensure robust coverage in a fast-paced, agile environment. Become a trusted authority in QA...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$172K - $203K *

Help us enhance product quality by leading failure analyses and driving corrective actions for cutting-edge electronic devices, ensuring safety and reliability from design through to mass production a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's transforming materials research through automation. As an Automation Engineer, you'll integrate instruments, develop data models, and collaborate with scientists to enhance our auto...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.