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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$79K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through rigorous evaluation and control systems. Collaborate across functions to uphold standards, drive continuous improvement, and implement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality initiatives for new products and processes in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and sustainable ownership, leveraging engineering exp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality initiatives for new parts and processes, ensuring successful launches and sustainable ownership across multiple manufacturing sites. Leverage engineering expertise to drive improvemen...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $135K *

Pioneer quality excellence by enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001. Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and maintain aud...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $135K *

Champion quality excellence by enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, while leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and aud...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality outcomes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing scope, budget, and schedul...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Launch quality assurance initiatives that enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve defects, ensuring that proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance initiatives in aerospace. Drive continuous improvement, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with industry standards to enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $145K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production and supply chain operations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of supplier quality for electromechanical components. You'll drive quality assurance from onboarding through production, ensuring non-conformances are resolved effectively while collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $225K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and manufacturability while coaching teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading DFSS and reliability initiatives, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering excellence and coac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $225K *

Elevate engineering excellence by transforming customer needs into actionable requirements, leading complex reliability initiatives, and enhancing product quality through DFSS methodologies and hands...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee Quality Engineering and ensure compliance with customer standards. Lead initiatives in product inspection, nonconformance resolution, and team development while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $143K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a team to enhance processes, drive compliance, and implement improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure custom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$82K - $120K *

Transform quality engineering processes by leading automation initiatives, driving business analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise applications efficiently using...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead quality control initiatives for large-scale DoD construction projects, managing teams and processes to ensure compliance and excellence. Foster a collaborative environment while leveraging indust...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering efforts to enhance product reliability, drive cost reductions, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and communication...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Drive the future of electrical engineering by leading a dynamic team in the design and development of advanced systems for defense programs, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet critical performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives throughout product development, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance design processes, manage risks, and support r...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $217K *

Transform the future of manufacturing by leading Integration Engineering for new technologies. Drive product readiness, connect business demand with tech strategies, and ensure seamless transitions fr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leadership role focused on enhancing reliability strategies, optimizing maintenance, and improving asset performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $300K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by architecting robust systems and strategies that ensure hardware excellence, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to optimize processes and uphol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Drive the technical vision and architecture for quality in complex software and AI products. Lead automation and evaluation platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while guiding teams...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.