Quality Engineer Jobs

Quality Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and electronics, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in process quality, supplier quality, and quality systems management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

Find Quality Engineer JobsLooking for remote work? View remote quality engineer jobs →Student or new grad? View quality engineer internships →

Overview

Open roles3,844+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type62% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

Showing 5 of 3,844+ Quality Engineer jobs

F
Quality Engineer (QE / QC / QS)
We won't show you this job again
F
New 9h ago
Quality Engineer (QE / QC / QS)
Foxlink Texas Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$70k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Have you applied for this role?

Moog, Inc
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Moog, Inc
New 10h ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Moog, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$85k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Apple
SDET - Wallet Identity Quality Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Apple
New 11h ago
SDET - Wallet Identity Quality Engineer
Apple
Austin, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$185k - $325k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Raytheon
Factory Quality Engineer - 3rd shift
We won't show you this job again
Raytheon
New 12h ago
Factory Quality Engineer - 3rd shift
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$87k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Raytheon
Factory Quality Engineer - 2nd shift
We won't show you this job again
Raytheon
New 12h ago
Factory Quality Engineer - 2nd shift
Raytheon
Tucson, Arizona
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$69k - $131k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Top Cities Hiring Quality Engineers

Explore quality engineer openings in the cities hiring most right now.

See All 3,844+ Quality Engineer Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Quality Engineer Jobs

Quality Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple54
  • Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
    Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences54
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman50
  • BAE Systems USA
    BAE Systems USA46
  • Jobot
    Jobot42

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing115
  • Technology & Software77
  • Automotive65
  • Staffing & Recruiting58
  • Electronics & Hardware58

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
  • Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
  • Proficiency with root cause analysis tools including 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and measurement system analysis
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent credential
  • Experience conducting internal audits, supplier audits, or customer-facing quality reviews

Tips for Your Quality Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the standard

Quality engineer roles are tied to specific standards like ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949. List every standard you've worked under and the industry it applied to. Hiring managers screen for these before reading anything else on your resume.

Lead with measurable defect reduction wins

Vague claims about 'improving quality' get ignored. Quantify your impact in concrete terms: defect rates reduced, scrap costs cut, or audit findings closed. Numbers tied to real outcomes make your resume stand out against candidates who only list responsibilities.

Filter openings by industry-specific tools

Quality engineer roles vary sharply by industry. A medical device position demands experience with 21 CFR Part 820 and DHF documentation, while an automotive role expects APQP and PPAP fluency. Filtering by tool or methodology narrows your search to roles where you're actually competitive.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists quality engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a structured problem-solving example

Interviewers almost always ask you to walk through a real quality failure you resolved. Prepare one detailed story using 8D, DMAIC, or A3 format, end to end. Candidates who can narrate root cause analysis with specific tools move to the next round faster than those who speak in generalities.

Negotiate with certification leverage

If you hold an ASQ certification like CQE or CQA, that credential directly affects your offer floor. Reference it explicitly when discussing compensation, especially at companies where internal quality audits or customer audits are part of the role.

Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most quality engineers?

The companies hiring the most quality engineers right now include Apple, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strongest in manufacturing-heavy regions with aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries.

How many quality engineer jobs are remote?

About 38% of quality engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Quality systems roles focused on documentation, supplier auditing coordination, and compliance management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hands-on process and inspection roles almost always require an on-site presence.

How do you become a quality engineer?

Most quality engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. From there, you gain hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment, learning quality management systems, inspection processes, and root cause analysis tools on the job. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential strengthens your candidacy, especially for roles at companies subject to external audits or regulated-industry standards.

Can you get a quality engineer job with little or no experience?

Entry-level quality engineer roles do exist, and employers filling them typically prioritize candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with quality concepts through coursework, internships, or co-op programs. Highlighting any exposure to statistical process control, metrology, or quality management systems in academic projects carries real weight. Roles titled quality technician or quality inspector are common entry points that lead directly into quality engineer positions within a few years.

What does the quality engineer interview process look like?

Most quality engineer interviews run two to three rounds. An initial screen with HR focuses on your background and the specific industry standards you've worked under. A technical round with a hiring manager or engineering lead usually includes a scenario where you walk through how you would handle a customer complaint or nonconformance. Final rounds often involve a panel with cross-functional team members from operations, supply chain, or product engineering.

Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

See All 3,844+ Quality Engineer Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Quality Engineer Jobs