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.
Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3
$85K - $158K *
Engage in quality assurance for strategic defense programs, overseeing all quality aspects throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with suppliers and program teams to ensure compliance and excellence in...
Today
Program Quality Engineer Sr - E3
$106K - $198K *
Contribute to the success of the THAAD Program by leading Quality initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional te...
3 weeks ago
SSD Product Quality & Reliability Engineer
$121K - $194K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize the qualification of Solid State Drives, ensuring top-tier quality and reliability through innovative methodologies and data-driven insights, while collaborating with i...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by driving engineering excellence and innovation in product certification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, reliability, and performance of medical devic...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Paint & Coatings Planning
$80K - $95K *
Lead the development of paint and coatings plans for vessel programs, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with teams to establish standards, manage contractor qualifications, and build intern...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product consistency and customer satis...
Reposted 2 days ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
$70K - $101K *
Join our dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency through Lean methodologies. You'll drive continuous improvement initiatives, support quality projects, and foster a culture of innovation, ensur...
Reposted 1 week ago
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Support compliance and quality management systems by leading document control, CAPA investigations, and customer complaint resolutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality assurance and...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $213K *
Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Drive quality excellence initiatives and manage a team of quality engin...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $149K *
Innovate testing strategies for aerospace hardware, ensuring mission readiness through rigorous environmental and functional testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and d...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by ensuring construction quality on mission-critical projects. Collaborate with teams to verify installations, resolve deficiencies, and maintain rigorous inspection standards across...
Yesterday
$81K - $101K *
Lead the charge in reducing leaks and scrap while managing new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive efficiency through innovative manufacturing processes and collaboration ac...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Manufacturing Project Engineer
$134K - $168K *
Drive efficiency and safety in manufacturing by optimizing facility layouts and work-cell designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, from planning to star...
2 weeks ago
Sr Manufacturing Project Engineer
$134K - $168K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by leading projects that optimize facility designs and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in the startup of...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the future of industrial automation by designing innovative hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge products, ensuring compliance and optimizing d...
4 weeks ago
$69K - $108K *
Empower supplier quality assurance by managing supplier evaluations, compliance, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulat...
3 weeks ago
Section Manager, Software Design Engineering
$130K - $165K *
Transform engineering strategies while leading software design engineering for nuclear and critical infrastructure projects. Ensure excellence in team performance, client relationships, and project de...
Reposted yesterday
$75K - $90K *
Engineer innovative manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and optimize production flow. Collaborate across departments to ensure product manufacturability and safety while driving...
3 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Engineer III
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by managing technical projects and processes, ensuring team performance and contributing to departmental goals through effective communication and minor innovations...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
$110K - $130K *
Drive quality excellence in aerospace manufacturing by leading a multi-level team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability to...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $155K *
Elevate infrastructure quality by conducting inspections and audits on a transformative rail project. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and enhance regional mobility, makin...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $190K *
Advance manufacturing processes by leading R&D innovation projects, ensuring quality and compliance from prototype to commercialization while managing multiple complex projects across various industri...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $190K *
Help us drive innovation by leading the development and commercialization of robust manufacturing processes across diverse product lines, ensuring quality and compliance while managing multiple comple...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Advance system integration testing by developing and managing HIL/SIL environments, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliabi...
Reposted 2 days ago
Quality Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Corpus Christi, TX
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by ensuring quality in nuclear projects. As a key player, you'll implement quality plans, conduct audits, and mentor staff, all while fostering a culture of safety and excellence i...
3 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.