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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$88K - $105K *

Transform quality management by leading initiatives that ensure compliance with ISO and ITAR standards, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across functions to enhance product quality an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive operational success through effective quality management practices and continuo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards. Collaborate with contractors and USACE staff, conducting inspections and testing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Optimize product launches by leading PPAP activities, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate processes and drive continuous imp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $112K *

Lead a quality team to ensure safety, quality, and production metrics in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment, supervising staff and managing calibration processes to meet compliance and oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $112K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by supervising a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace production environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering high-quality projects that support NASA's mission in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with client objectives in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Drive project execution and mentor staff while...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering innovative solutions for complex projects in a dynamic environment. Collaborate clos...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multidisciplinary engineers, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of innovative solutions that support critical aerospace projects and NASA's mission...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with program leadership t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring technical excellence and compliance. Lead project execution while mentoring staff and collaborating with stake...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions at the forefront of space exploration. Drive technical excellence and ensure project success through effective mana...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate operational efficiency and prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analysis to enhance manufacturing processes and achieve strategic objec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance, driving performance and compliance across manufacturing operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, implement standards, and foster continuous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team in the design and implementation of electrical systems for amusement rides, ensuring compliance and innovation while driving project success a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $175K *

Lead the establishment and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System to foster operational excellence and compliance, ensuring world-class quality practices from facility startup through ongoi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, drive operational efficiency, and ensure timely product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to innovate and implement strategie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in the research, design, and development of innovative hardware solutions. Oversee project documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and manage engineering processes to deli...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing quality engineering for medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead product development, validation, and commercialization efforts, ensuring robus...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a Senior Operations Quality Engineer, you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading the transition to automation. Drive strategy, mentor a global QA team, and enhance testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software deliv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Lead and manage the Ejection Seats Test Engineering Team, balancing individual tasks and leadership responsibilities. Drive program execution, resource management, and team development to ensure align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.