Quality Engineer Jobs in California
Quality engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and automotive systems, with openings at every level from entry-level inspection roles through senior quality assurance leadership. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Applied Materials, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large quality and compliance teams. The most in-demand specialties are failure analysis, supplier quality management, and regulatory compliance for FDA-regulated medical and pharmaceutical products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets, by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award- winning and disruptive Halotm Automatic Tire Inflator, and the cloud delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age.
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without current or future employer sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B or other employment-based visas, and candidates currently on F-1, OPT, STEM OPT status are not eligible for this role.
Your Role
The role of the Senior Product and Process Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Director. The role will be focused on supporting quality activities at the Aperia manufacturing site and with our suppliers around the world. You will be working with quality, engineering and operations team members to improve product and process quality.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and improve quality processes with a focus on manufacturing process control, by evaluating process performance and implementing appropriate quality methods to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers to qualify, improve, or correct products and manufacturing processes through technical reviews, quality assessments, and corrective actions to ensure supplier performance and product requirements are consistently met.
- Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues identified on the manufacturing line or at supplier locations using appropriate problem-solving methodologies, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and suppliers, as applicable, to implement and verify corrective actions through closure.
- Author, issue and execute CARs/SCARs as required by documenting identified nonconformances, investigating root cause, and tracking corrective actions to resolve internal/external quality issues.
- Support product and process qualifications including trials, testing, data review, and reporting activities both at supplier sites and within Aperia.
- Statistically analyze production data using SQL, Excel, and Minitab to generate reports designed to resolve quality issues and improve production yield/throughput in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering
- Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, and other quality documentation required to support quality activities, and train the quality and manufacturing teams to promote consistent execution and compliance.
- Participate in various special projects that support the quality, manufacturing and engineering teams.
Skills/Qualifications
- Education in Quality, Mechanical or similar Engineering disciplines
- Working knowledge of current GD&T practices and interpretation
- 5+ years of experience as a quality or manufacturing engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO9001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
- Experience and working knowledge of key quality tools used in the manufacturing (5-Why, Fishbone, Gage R&R, GD&T, 8D/CAPA for RCCA)
- Experience working with database systems in order to extract, format, analyze data and report out conclusions/recommendations
- Hands on experience using metrology equipment from basic hand tools to CMM, vision systems and similar
- Experience in Development and New Product Introduction is preferred
- Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally on occasion
Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000
- Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.
**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.
Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets, by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award- winning and disruptive Halotm Automatic Tire Inflator, and the cloud delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age.
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without current or future employer sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B or other employment-based visas, and candidates currently on F-1, OPT, STEM OPT status are not eligible for this role.
Your Role
The role of the Senior Product and Process Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Director. The role will be focused on supporting quality activities at the Aperia manufacturing site and with our suppliers around the world. You will be working with quality, engineering and operations team members to improve product and process quality.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and improve quality processes with a focus on manufacturing process control, by evaluating process performance and implementing appropriate quality methods to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers to qualify, improve, or correct products and manufacturing processes through technical reviews, quality assessments, and corrective actions to ensure supplier performance and product requirements are consistently met.
- Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues identified on the manufacturing line or at supplier locations using appropriate problem-solving methodologies, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and suppliers, as applicable, to implement and verify corrective actions through closure.
- Author, issue and execute CARs/SCARs as required by documenting identified nonconformances, investigating root cause, and tracking corrective actions to resolve internal/external quality issues.
- Support product and process qualifications including trials, testing, data review, and reporting activities both at supplier sites and within Aperia.
- Statistically analyze production data using SQL, Excel, and Minitab to generate reports designed to resolve quality issues and improve production yield/throughput in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering
- Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, and other quality documentation required to support quality activities, and train the quality and manufacturing teams to promote consistent execution and compliance.
- Participate in various special projects that support the quality, manufacturing and engineering teams.
Skills/Qualifications
- Education in Quality, Mechanical or similar Engineering disciplines
- Working knowledge of current GD&T practices and interpretation
- 5+ years of experience as a quality or manufacturing engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO9001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
- Experience and working knowledge of key quality tools used in the manufacturing (5-Why, Fishbone, Gage R&R, GD&T, 8D/CAPA for RCCA)
- Experience working with database systems in order to extract, format, analyze data and report out conclusions/recommendations
- Hands on experience using metrology equipment from basic hand tools to CMM, vision systems and similar
- Experience in Development and New Product Introduction is preferred
- Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally on occasion
Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000
- Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.
**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.
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Quality Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple50
- Tesla30
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences20
- Anduril12
- Google11
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware27
- Technology & Software23
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Staffing & Recruiting11
- Manufacturing10
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential from ASQ strongly preferred by California employers
- Hands-on experience with statistical process control and root cause analysis methodologies
- Proficiency with industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or 21 CFR Part 820
- Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, and control plan development in a production environment
- Experience using quality management software and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Quality Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in California?
The standard path is a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering followed by entry-level quality or inspection work. California has no state license specific to quality engineers, but the Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality is widely expected by California employers, particularly in aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates who combine the CQE with experience in ISO or AS9100 environments move into mid-level roles most quickly.
Which companies hire quality engineers in California?
Employers hiring quality engineers in California right now include Apple, Tesla, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of aerospace primes, medical device makers, and semiconductor fabs means quality engineering roles appear consistently across both large corporate employers and specialized contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
San Jose, Fremont, and San Diego have the most quality engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of semiconductor and electronics firms, Los Angeles draws heavily from aerospace and defense contractors, and San Diego's strong medical device and biotech sector sustains steady demand, making each city's volume a reflection of its dominant manufacturing industries.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely hands-on work tied to production floors, labs, and supplier audits, so most roles require a physical presence. About 31% of quality engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in supplier quality, documentation, or quality systems roles where the core deliverable is a report or audit rather than direct inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspection associate role at a California manufacturer, which builds hands-on exposure to SPC, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action processes. Large California aerospace and defense employers such as Northrop Grumman and L3Harris run structured new-graduate programs that place candidates without full quality engineering experience into rotational or associate quality roles. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying gives early-career candidates a concrete edge over peers.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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