Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with strong demand across the state's pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor and electronics, aerospace, and enterprise software sectors at levels from entry-level associate to senior QA lead. The heaviest concentration of openings is in the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and Greensboro-Winston-Salem, where employers such as Lenovo, Pfizer, and Fidelity Investments maintain large engineering and operations footprints. The most sought-after specialties in North Carolina listings are pharmaceutical and GMP compliance testing, software and automation QA, and medical device validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Requisition: 536000
Address: USA-NC-Burlington-3535 S Church St
Store Code: Store 00465 Grocery (7210769)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide our customers with a clean, safe, inviting place to shop by maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual. Minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Courteous and helpful to other associates
- Sweep and clean floors on nights with no scheduled vendor services
- Weekly cleaning of Produce, Market and Deli Departments
- Clean and organize the store mop room
- Find more efficient ways to do the job and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity
- Follow QA daily check list and sanitation standards set by Food Lion
- Follow current Standard Practices regarding cleanup of Hazardous Waste product
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations"
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
- Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion"
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
- Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents"
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Food Lion48

- FujiFilm5

- NV54

- MENTOR TECHNICAL4

- Butterball3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field required
- Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect tracking tools
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA regulatory quality standards preferred
- Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent tools
- Strong written communication skills for documenting test cases and quality reports
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional development and manufacturing teams
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance engineer in North Carolina?
Most quality assurance engineer roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a life sciences field, and no state-issued license is mandated for the role itself. Employers in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, which are major North Carolina industries, strongly value certifications such as the Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality. Building experience through internships or co-ops with Research Triangle or Charlotte-area manufacturers is the most direct path into the field.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring quality assurance engineers in North Carolina right now include Food Lion, FujiFilm, and NV5, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and financial technology industries ensure a wide range of employer types actively recruiting for these roles throughout the year.
Which North Carolina cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance engineer openings in North Carolina are Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh. The Research Triangle anchors demand through its dense cluster of life sciences companies, university-linked tech firms, and semiconductor manufacturers, while Charlotte draws openings from fintech, aerospace suppliers, and large corporate operations centers that maintain dedicated QA functions.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since software and automation QA work is well suited to remote environments. About 38% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though roles focused on GMP manufacturing, hardware validation, or on-floor inspection remain predominantly on-site. Software-focused and compliance documentation QA positions are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is targeting associate or junior QA analyst roles at Research Triangle pharmaceutical manufacturers or software companies, where structured new-graduate programs and rotational quality roles are common. Employers such as contract research organizations and electronics manufacturers in the Piedmont Triad frequently hire candidates with internship experience or relevant coursework. Earning an entry-level Certified Quality Technician credential from the American Society for Quality and building a portfolio of documented test cases or process audits from academic projects strengthens applications for candidates without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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