Quality Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Quality Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong and consistent demand, with the state's manufacturing base, aerospace and defense sector, and automotive industry driving openings at every level from entry-level inspection roles through senior quality systems leadership. Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Kia Georgia maintain significant quality engineering operations. Process quality, supplier quality, and AS9100 and IATF 16949 compliance expertise are among the most sought-after specialties across Georgia's industrial corridors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top employerQcells
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring41
Work type68% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Pursuit Aerospace
Quality Engineer II
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Quality Engineer II
Pursuit Aerospace
Thomasville, Georgia
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Hitachi Rail
Supplier Quality Engineer
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Hitachi Rail
Tallapoosa, Georgia
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Dover Food Retail
Quality Engineer
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Quality Engineer
Dover Food Retail
Conyers, Georgia
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Qcells
Development Quality Engineer
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Development Quality Engineer
Qcells
Cartersville, Georgia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Six Sigma Certification
1,001-5,000

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Qcells
Quality Engineer (Cell)
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Qcells
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Quality Engineer (Cell)
Qcells
Cartersville, Georgia
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cartersville
7 jobs
Kennesaw
5 jobs
Marietta
4 jobs
Suwanee
3 jobs
Covington
3 jobs
Adairsville
3 jobs
Athens
2 jobs
Dalton
2 jobs

Quality Engineer Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Qcells
Qcells6 open roles
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin4 open roles
Anduril
Anduril3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Automotive
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Manufacturing

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
  • Proficiency in statistical process control methods including measurement system analysis and control charts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis using FMEA, 8D, or corrective action processes
  • Familiarity with Georgia manufacturing environments including automotive, aerospace, or defense production
  • Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred by many Georgia employers

Quality Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality engineer in Georgia?

Most quality engineers in Georgia enter the field with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from a Georgia institution such as Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, or Kennesaw State. Georgia does not require a state-issued license specific to quality engineering, but professional certification through the American Society for Quality as a Certified Quality Engineer is widely recognized by Georgia employers and strengthens candidacy considerably, particularly in the state's aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing sectors.

Which companies hire quality engineers in Georgia?

Employers hiring quality engineers in Georgia right now include Qcells, Lockheed Martin, and Anduril, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of automotive plants, aerospace facilities, and defense contractors means openings appear regularly across both large primes and their regional supplier networks throughout the state.

Which Georgia cities have the most quality engineer jobs?

Atlanta, Cartersville, and Kennesaw have the most quality engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives volume through its broad manufacturing and technology base, while Savannah's growing logistics, aerospace, and port-adjacent industrial activity fuels demand there, and Columbus reflects the presence of large defense and manufacturing operations including Kia Georgia and Fort Moore contracting activity in the surrounding region.

Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on, production-floor discipline, so most roles in Georgia require on-site presence in factories, labs, or supplier facilities. About 32% of quality engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in supplier quality auditing, quality systems documentation, and customer-facing quality assurance roles that can be performed off-site.

How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspector role in one of Georgia's automotive or aerospace plants, where employers like Kia Georgia and Gulfstream regularly hire candidates with a relevant associate or bachelor's degree and no prior quality title. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying demonstrates working knowledge of quality tools and gives a new candidate a concrete edge. Internships through Georgia Tech's co-op program or Kennesaw State's engineering partnerships also provide direct entry into quality teams at Georgia manufacturers.

Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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