Quality Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Quality Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate in aerospace and defense, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing, with consistent demand from entry-level inspection roles through senior systems quality positions. The busiest hiring metros are Baltimore, Rockville, and the Greater Washington corridor, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Medstar Health maintain long-term quality engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are medical device quality assurance, AS9100 aerospace compliance, and supplier quality management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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BH Job ID: BH-5387-3
SF Job Req ID: Supplier Quality Engineer
Job title: Supplier Quality Engineer III
Location: Bentleyville, PA
About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Job Overview:
The Supplier Quality Engineer III works under limited supervision, responsible for performing a variety of duties efficiently with high-quality results. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be expected to perform duties as Supplier Quality Engineer and Quality Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Works under limited supervision to complete tasks in an efficient timeframe with high quality.
- Must be a US citizen and able to obtain government security clearance.
- Expected to be able to obtain DOD clearance in a reasonable amount of time after being hired.
- Read new customer contracts and conduct (commercial and DOD) a peer review of new contracts from a quality / compliance standpoint. ?Review the flow down of customer’s coded notes / standard clauses, that speak to quality requirements.
- Compile order control folders to collect required documentation for (lot/heat, NDE and Inspection) certification document retention requirements
- Verifies material certificates of conformance are provided and accurate.
- Scan and file certificates of conformance on the network using approved file structure.
- Receive certificates of conformance and material certifications into database.
- Process Quality Notifications for non-conforming material, working with Buyer and Planner to obtain replacement part and/or vendor debit
- Detailed writing and issuing of Quality Non-Conformances, Including Root Cause – Corrective Action requests.
- First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation
- Will work closely with engineering and assembly teams to troubleshoot problems, determine root cause, and create corrective and preventative actions.
- Conduct final inspection on all packages to ensure compliance with the customers’ requirements
- Process SAP Warehouse Management and Inventory Management transactions accurately.
- Place material in storage location in accordance with SAP Warehouse Management location.
- Keeps an organized work area by performing various housekeeping and maintenance functions following 5S philosophies.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations, environmental regulating procedures and utilizes required safety equipment when appropriate.
- Adhere to GD Nash’s ISO 9001-2015 quality system, and Government Contract requirements.
- Participate in ISO 9001-2015 audits and any customer required audits
- Performs other duties as required.
- High school diploma or trade school graduate
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in an ISO 9001-2015 manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years working knowledge of computers, quality inspection, and inventory management.
- 5+ years working knowledge of Government Contract requirements related to technical flow downs, including FAR / DFAR regulations and other standard clauses and coded notes.
- 5+ years of advance knowledge and understanding of Military Quality / Manufacturing Specifications and Navy Technical Publications including those for Weld and Non-Destructive Testing.
- Incumbents must follow all safety rules, environmental procedures and utilize required safety equipment.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must be able to read and write English, and have basic math competencies including geometry
- Must be able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings (including geometric tolerancing and dimensioning), 3D models, and assembly blueprints
- Proficient in the use of standard inspection equipment. (Micrometer, caliper, depth gauge, thread gauge, etc.
- Able to use advanced inspection equipment (Faro, Romer, Keyence…)
- Pulls and stages material in designated staging areas, for both shipping and production use.
- Responsible for packaging shipments, this includes the use of nail guns and saw equipment.
- Place material in storage location in accordance with SAP Warehouse Management location.
- Physically unpacks crates and boxes of incoming parts.
- Place material in storage location in accordance with SAP Warehouse Management location.
- Material handling abilities on a forklift and overhead cranes.
- Working knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing Methods and reviewing reports (PMI, VT, PT) preferred
- This position may require up to 25% travel to supplier locations for quality audits, inspections, and issue resolution activities.
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
What We Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Quality Engineer Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman14

- Sabre Systems4

- ST Engineering4

- BD2

- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences2

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality management systems
- Proficiency in statistical process control, FMEA, and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with GD&T and coordinate measuring machine inspection techniques
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred by Maryland employers
- Experience supporting DCSA or FDA audits common in Maryland defense and medical device sectors
Quality Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Maryland?
Maryland does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Maryland employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in an engineering or applied science field. From there, candidates pursue the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer exam, which is the most widely recognized credential in the state's defense, biomedical, and manufacturing sectors. Relevant internships with Maryland aerospace or medical device firms strengthen a new candidate's profile significantly.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Maryland?
Employers hiring quality engineers in Maryland right now include Northrop Grumman, Sabre Systems, and ST Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors along the I-270 corridor and biomedical device companies in the Baltimore-Washington region drives particularly steady demand from large, long-term employers in those sectors.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and Hanover consistently lead Maryland for quality engineer openings. Baltimore anchors demand through its hospital systems and biomedical device manufacturers, Rockville draws heavily from the pharmaceutical and government contracting clusters along the I-270 technology corridor, and the Bethesda and Greenbelt areas reflect federal agency and defense prime contractor hiring that keeps suburban Washington competitive even against larger metros.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering typically involves hands-on inspection, supplier audits, and production floor oversight that cannot move fully remote. About 62% of quality engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be supplier quality or documentation-focused positions where most of the work is systems-based rather than physical.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which Maryland aerospace and medical device manufacturers regularly post as stepping stones into full engineer titles. Large employers such as Northrop Grumman and local biomedical device firms in the Baltimore corridor run co-op and new-graduate programs that place candidates directly into quality assurance teams. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying signals genuine intent to Maryland hiring managers and compensates meaningfully for a thin work history.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the positions that fit your experience level and preferred Maryland location.
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