Entry Level Quality Engineer Jobs
New grad quality engineer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to roles where a strong internship record or hands-on project portfolio can matter more than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Stryker hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: OR
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support and enhance quality inspection processes, with a primary focus on programming QC inspection parameters for receiving and in-process inspections. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zone3 software and SmartScope Recipe Design automation equipment, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on inspection fixture design and improvements.
Responsibilities
- Program, develop, and maintain QC inspection parameters for receiving and in-process inspections.
- Utilize Zone3 software to develop, modify, and optimize inspection programs associated with SmartScope Recipe Design automation equipment.
- Create and update inspection recipes to ensure accurate, consistent, and repeatable measurement results.
- Support the implementation and improvement of automated inspection processes to enhance quality and inspection efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve inspection challenges.
- Coordinate with fixture design and engineering teams to review, modify, and improve inspection fixture requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of inspection programs, measurement methods, and inspection processes.
- Ensure inspection procedures and parameters meet established quality standards and product specifications.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection accuracy, process efficiency, and quality performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Proven experience in Quality Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Zone3 software is highly preferred/required.
- Experience programming SmartScope Recipe Design automated inspection equipment.
- Strong understanding of QC inspection programming for receiving and in-process inspections.
- Experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting automated inspection recipes and measurement parameters.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on inspection fixture design and modifications.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with cables, bulk cables, or related components/materials is a plus, but not mandatory.
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: OR
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support and enhance quality inspection processes, with a primary focus on programming QC inspection parameters for receiving and in-process inspections. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zone3 software and SmartScope Recipe Design automation equipment, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally on inspection fixture design and improvements.
Responsibilities
- Program, develop, and maintain QC inspection parameters for receiving and in-process inspections.
- Utilize Zone3 software to develop, modify, and optimize inspection programs associated with SmartScope Recipe Design automation equipment.
- Create and update inspection recipes to ensure accurate, consistent, and repeatable measurement results.
- Support the implementation and improvement of automated inspection processes to enhance quality and inspection efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve inspection challenges.
- Coordinate with fixture design and engineering teams to review, modify, and improve inspection fixture requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of inspection programs, measurement methods, and inspection processes.
- Ensure inspection procedures and parameters meet established quality standards and product specifications.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection accuracy, process efficiency, and quality performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Proven experience in Quality Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Zone3 software is highly preferred/required.
- Experience programming SmartScope Recipe Design automated inspection equipment.
- Strong understanding of QC inspection programming for receiving and in-process inspections.
- Experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting automated inspection recipes and measurement parameters.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering and Manufacturing teams on inspection fixture design and modifications.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with cables, bulk cables, or related components/materials is a plus, but not mandatory.
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Entry Level Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality engineer job?
Entry level quality engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on familiarity with quality management systems, inspection processes, or statistical methods like SPC. Coursework in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial technology gives you a foundation, and a senior capstone project or internship that involved auditing, testing, or root-cause analysis makes your application stand out. Certifications such as the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential also signal commitment to the field early in your career.
Which companies hire entry level quality engineers?
Companies hiring entry level quality engineers right now include Jobot, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Stryker, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace suppliers, and consumer goods producers that need early-career engineers to support inspection, documentation, and process improvement work.
Are there remote entry level quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though most quality engineer roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of inspection and manufacturing work. About 8% of entry level quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on documentation, supplier quality audits, or quality systems work that can be done without a factory floor presence.
Are these new grad quality engineer jobs?
Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quality engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or lists a degree as the primary qualification rather than a long list of past roles. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduate," or "will train" in the job description as a reliable signal.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality engineers?
Entry level quality engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory or customer quality standards that require dedicated engineers to handle inspection, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement even for less experienced staff.