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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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in Power Electronics - Controllers, Converters (DC-DC), or Rectifiers (AC-DC), and HV Battery/Capacitor Back-up unit Engineering or Manufacturing processes.
- 5 years of experience in Quality, Reliability or Product Engineering.
- Experience with Power Electronics, Battery and PCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly technologies.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 15 years of experience in Power Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality/Reliability and knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
About the job
As a Power Supplier Quality Engineer, you work in collaboration with Suppliers, Hardware Designers, Commodity Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Data Center teams. You set and manage Power component quality and reliability standards, drive supplier factory certification audits, and lead component and manufacturing site qualifications. You actively manage NPI and sustaining quality, continuous improvements, and ensure lessons learned are actioned back to suppliers and partner teams. You drive the true root cause failure analysis and systemic corrective actions with comprehensive preventative actions. You extract and analyze data from supplier facilities, Google production lines, and Google data centers to verify performance and drive improvements.
Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Apply Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) fundamentals and collaborate with teams to help them understand and apply RCCA tools and principles and analyze/understand failure to resolve issues.
- Define and execute data collection activities for high complexity technical issues.
- Drive process design, optimization, and qualification activities of a manufacturing process for a component, part, or product.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in Power Electronics - Controllers, Converters (DC-DC), or Rectifiers (AC-DC), and HV Battery/Capacitor Back-up unit Engineering or Manufacturing processes.
- 5 years of experience in Quality, Reliability or Product Engineering.
- Experience with Power Electronics, Battery and PCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly technologies.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 15 years of experience in Power Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality/Reliability and knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
About the job
As a Power Supplier Quality Engineer, you work in collaboration with Suppliers, Hardware Designers, Commodity Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Data Center teams. You set and manage Power component quality and reliability standards, drive supplier factory certification audits, and lead component and manufacturing site qualifications. You actively manage NPI and sustaining quality, continuous improvements, and ensure lessons learned are actioned back to suppliers and partner teams. You drive the true root cause failure analysis and systemic corrective actions with comprehensive preventative actions. You extract and analyze data from supplier facilities, Google production lines, and Google data centers to verify performance and drive improvements.
Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Apply Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) fundamentals and collaborate with teams to help them understand and apply RCCA tools and principles and analyze/understand failure to resolve issues.
- Define and execute data collection activities for high complexity technical issues.
- Drive process design, optimization, and qualification activities of a manufacturing process for a component, part, or product.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences17
- Tesla16
- Apple14
- Google10
- Northrop Grumman10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software26
- Electronics & Hardware16
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Medical Devices12
- Staffing & Recruiting10
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 Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Tesla, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Fremont, San Jose, 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 32% of quality engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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