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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$85K - $105K *

Empower cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and ensure compliance through effective customer support, audits, and continuous improvement processes, all while maintaining safety and cost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $165K *

Advance quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance aircraft maintenance processes. Drive improvements through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality for MV and LV switchgear and MCCs, ensuring compliance with UL and IEEE/ANSI standards. Oversee inspections, testing, and documentation to guarantee customer specifications are...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives in injection molding operations. Drive measurable improvements, uphold excellence, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex challenges whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion quality excellence by leading hands-on initiatives in injection molding operations. Drive measurable improvements, uphold standards, and mentor a dedicated team to exceed customer expectation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $116K *

Transform quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance products meet customer expectations and compliance standards, while driving continuous imp...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and tackle quality challenges in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Help us promote a quality culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and compliance throughout the product lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $125K *

Elevate quality assurance standards in aerospace by leading audits, mentoring engineers, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and product exce...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $125K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives, guiding projects from design to delivery. Lead audits, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Contribute to critical m...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $119K *

Transform quality assurance processes by developing and maintaining evaluation systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with standards, implement improvements, and analyze data to drive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $111K *

Empower quality assurance by driving control methods and standards, ensuring reliable product quality in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, solve problems, and lead in...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Tackle technical challenges in metallurgy and lab operations while ensuring quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing, supporting production, investigations, and continuous improvement initiat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in elevating quality standards across Business Unit plants, driving excellence from pre-production through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality initiatives and manage a team to ensure product excellence. Oversee quality processes, resolve customer complaints, and enhance supplier quality in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing envir...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $160K *

Engage in quality assurance processes for data center construction projects, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality, safety, and performance throughout all project phases. Collaborate with te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$82K - $123K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by ensuring compliance with product specifications and standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies, enhance inspection processes, and support continu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading initiatives that enhance compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold the highest...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of cross-functional projects, ensuring effective coordination and resolution of quality issues in vehicle systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Unlock quality excellence by driving process improvements and corrective actions. Collaborate across departments to enhance manufacturing quality and support engineering initiatives, ensuring optimal...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform quality processes by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing controls to enhance performance in gravure coating and converting operations. Collaborate with teams to optimize p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transitioning prototype developments to production-ready systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering processes while managing product lifecycle and technical documentati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $108K *

Manage quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and maintain high standards in manufacturing, while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.