Quality Engineering Manager Jobs

Quality Engineering Managers lead the people, processes, and technology that help organizations deliver reliable products and services. They build quality strategies, guide engineering teams, and partner across product, development, manufacturing, and operations to prevent defects and improve performance. Explore vetted Quality Engineering Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Quality Engineering Managers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and company, but commonly include defining quality standards, managing test and inspection programs, strengthening quality systems, and using data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Managers may oversee software testing and automation, product validation, supplier quality, manufacturing processes, or regulatory compliance. They also coach team members and communicate quality results to senior stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience leading quality engineering or quality assurance teams, along with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Depending on the role, useful expertise may include test automation, statistical process control, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, risk management, quality management systems, and relevant industry standards. A degree in engineering or a related field is common; certifications and specialized experience may also be valued.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Quality Engineering Managers work across software and technology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and other industries where reliability and compliance matter. The role can lead to senior quality leadership, director-level positions, or broader operations and engineering leadership careers.

Find Quality Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, and responsibilities to find a position that matches your leadership experience and quality engineering expertise.

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$125K - $150K *

Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive bus...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $178K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $173K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $153K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$153K - $213K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $158K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $190K *

Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $153K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Engineering Manager leads quality teams and programs, establishes standards and processes, analyzes performance data, and works with other departments to prevent defects and improve product or service reliability.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Quality Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for engineering or related education, experience in quality engineering or assurance, and a record of leading teams. Skills such as root-cause analysis, risk management, continuous improvement, and knowledge of relevant quality systems are often useful.

  • Which industries hire Quality Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Common employers include companies in software and technology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, electronics, and manufacturing.

  • How much do Quality Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Quality Engineering Manager opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow a Quality Engineering Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced managers may advance to senior quality leadership or director roles, or move into broader engineering, operations, compliance, or organizational leadership positions.