Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Arizona
Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Arizona are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, medical devices, and software development, with openings from early-career team leads through senior program-level positions. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler are the primary hiring centers, where employers like Honeywell, Intel, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large operations that regularly recruit quality assurance leads. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are failure analysis and corrective action, AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, and software QA automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.
Job Overview
The Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is a comprehensive fleet management system for mines. Autonomous trucks are centrally controlled through a wireless network that integrates on-board vehicle controllers, high precision global positioning, and obstacle avoidance systems. The AHS Product Development team is responsible for building innovative solutions to unique and challenging autonomous operation problems. Working with our partners around the world, you will help design and support the next generation of mine optimization technologies and build the future platforms that will drive the changes in the mining industry for generations.
As a Quality Assurance Engineer III – Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), you will engage with experienced cross-disciplinary team members to conceive and design innovative automation products. You will work closely with product management, hardware engineering, and operations teams. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in an open and collaborative peer environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Maintain deep understanding of AHS architecture, dependencies, and safety constraints; translate this knowledge into risk-based test plans and automated coverage.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to extract, refine, and document functional + nonfunctional requirements; ensure each requirement has measurable acceptance criteria and automated validation.
- Own the end-to-end quality strategy—including functional, performance, security, and fail over testing—leveraging service virtualization, contract testing, and containerized environments to maximize parallel execution in CI/CD.
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance robust automation frameworks. Integrate tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure as code provisioning.
- Drive a shift left culture: embed test hooks at design time, manage test data versioning, and maintain high signal regression suites that execute on every merge.
- Lead execution of manual edge case and exploratory tests; automate everything else. Publish clear dashboards for pass/fail trends, defect escape rate, and MTTR; use metrics to guide continuous improvement.
- Facilitate blameless postmortems, identify systemic issues, and convert findings into preventative automated checks.
- Oversee compatibility matrices and deployment configurations, support field teams during installation, configuration, and on-site validation.
- Mentor engineers, champion coding standards for test development, and pilot new tools or methodologies that increase team productivity and product quality. Coordinate cross functional initiatives to mature quality practices enterprise wide.
- Be able to occasionally travel internationally.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
- 6 + years combined experience in software / systems testing, with 4 + years focused on building and scaling test automation.
- Ability to take a project from scoping requirements to production operations
- Leadership defining comprehensive test strategies for complex, distributed or real‑time systems.
- Proficient in at least one modern programming language used for automation (Java, Python, or C#); strong REST/gRPC API and UI automation experience.
- Hands‑on expertise with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure‑as‑code for on‑demand test environments.
- Ability to mentor, influence, and up‑level QA and development teams.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross‑functional communication skills.
- Ability to travel for up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience in event-driven microservices and REST API’s
- Experience with network protocols, network programming, and distributed application debugging and analysis
- Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.
Job Overview
The Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is a comprehensive fleet management system for mines. Autonomous trucks are centrally controlled through a wireless network that integrates on-board vehicle controllers, high precision global positioning, and obstacle avoidance systems. The AHS Product Development team is responsible for building innovative solutions to unique and challenging autonomous operation problems. Working with our partners around the world, you will help design and support the next generation of mine optimization technologies and build the future platforms that will drive the changes in the mining industry for generations.
As a Quality Assurance Engineer III – Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), you will engage with experienced cross-disciplinary team members to conceive and design innovative automation products. You will work closely with product management, hardware engineering, and operations teams. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in an open and collaborative peer environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Maintain deep understanding of AHS architecture, dependencies, and safety constraints; translate this knowledge into risk-based test plans and automated coverage.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to extract, refine, and document functional + nonfunctional requirements; ensure each requirement has measurable acceptance criteria and automated validation.
- Own the end-to-end quality strategy—including functional, performance, security, and fail over testing—leveraging service virtualization, contract testing, and containerized environments to maximize parallel execution in CI/CD.
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance robust automation frameworks. Integrate tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure as code provisioning.
- Drive a shift left culture: embed test hooks at design time, manage test data versioning, and maintain high signal regression suites that execute on every merge.
- Lead execution of manual edge case and exploratory tests; automate everything else. Publish clear dashboards for pass/fail trends, defect escape rate, and MTTR; use metrics to guide continuous improvement.
- Facilitate blameless postmortems, identify systemic issues, and convert findings into preventative automated checks.
- Oversee compatibility matrices and deployment configurations, support field teams during installation, configuration, and on-site validation.
- Mentor engineers, champion coding standards for test development, and pilot new tools or methodologies that increase team productivity and product quality. Coordinate cross functional initiatives to mature quality practices enterprise wide.
- Be able to occasionally travel internationally.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
- 6 + years combined experience in software / systems testing, with 4 + years focused on building and scaling test automation.
- Ability to take a project from scoping requirements to production operations
- Leadership defining comprehensive test strategies for complex, distributed or real‑time systems.
- Proficient in at least one modern programming language used for automation (Java, Python, or C#); strong REST/gRPC API and UI automation experience.
- Hands‑on expertise with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure‑as‑code for on‑demand test environments.
- Ability to mentor, influence, and up‑level QA and development teams.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and cross‑functional communication skills.
- Ability to travel for up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience in event-driven microservices and REST API’s
- Experience with network protocols, network programming, and distributed application debugging and analysis
- Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- Three or more years of experience in quality assurance or quality control roles
- Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 quality management standards
- Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes
- Proficiency with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, control plans, and inspection methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance lead in Arizona?
Most quality assurance lead roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field, combined with progressive experience in quality control or inspection. Arizona does not issue a state license for quality assurance leads, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor credential, are widely recognized by Arizona employers and often preferred in aerospace, defense, and semiconductor sectors.
How much do quality assurance leads make in Arizona?
Quality assurance leads in Arizona earn a median of about $100,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $143,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance leads in Arizona?
Employers hiring quality assurance leads in Arizona right now include Verra Mobility, DHL, and Strive Compounding Pharmacy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturers means demand remains steady across both large defense contractors and specialized production facilities throughout the Phoenix metro and Tucson corridors.
Which Arizona cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson have the most quality assurance lead openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates hiring because of its dense cluster of aerospace primes, chip fabrication plants, and medical device manufacturers, while Tucson draws steady demand from defense and optics contractors, and Chandler benefits from Intel's major semiconductor campus, which anchors quality hiring across the East Valley supply chain.
Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're limited, because quality assurance lead work is largely hands-on, involving physical inspection, production floor oversight, and direct supplier or lab audits. About 10% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be concentrated in software QA, documentation and compliance auditing, and supplier quality management where travel to sites replaces daily on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance lead in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality inspector or quality technician role first, then building toward a lead title. Arizona employers like Honeywell, Raytheon Technologies, and Intel run structured early-career and associate programs that hire candidates with a two- or four-year technical degree and no direct QA leadership experience. Earning an entry-level American Society for Quality certification and demonstrating familiarity with ISO or AS9100 documentation strengthens applications considerably at Arizona manufacturing and defense sites.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated in real time. Search the listings for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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