Mid Level Quality Engineer Jobs
Mid level quality engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own test strategies, lead root-cause investigations, and drive quality decisions across a product's full lifecycle with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a strong mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Jobot competing for engineers at this level now.
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Location: Cleveland, OH
Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works has an immediate opening for a Senior Quality Engineer in our Cleveland Works facility. The following primary position responsibilities and key position requirements are intended to provide an overview of the position but are not all-inclusive. Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Works produces hot rolled steel as well as cold reduced, galvanized and galvannealed coated products for automotive, appliance and other markets. This position is within the Quality department.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication and coaching skills.
Provide leadership by guiding and supporting team members to overcome obstacles.
Lead projects and multidisciplinary teams to support continuous improvement and reduction of waste.
Provide metallurgical and technical support for product and process improvement through data analysis, problem solving, expertise in area of responsibility, metallurgical and mechanical concepts, and knowledge of customer operations and markets.
Monitor product and process variability and performance to standards with a focus on improving practices and product performance.
Meet with internal and external customers to determine root causes of quality and reliability issues and provide customers with timely and robust solutions.
Deliver technical solutions to internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capability.
Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, planning, and other technical resources to drive improvement.
Communicate with upstream and downstream operations to improve practices and performance.
Various other duties, as needed, to support the business.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or closely related discipline.
Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing, preferably materials manufacturing.
Exceptional communication skills and detail orientation are essential.
Solid computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial / mill environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
8+ years experience in materials manufacturing, preferably metals.
Demonstrated success in defining and resolving problems.
Experience with quality assurance in automotive or appliance supply chains.
Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or similar quality standards.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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Mid Level Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level quality engineer job?
Position yourself as someone who has moved beyond executing test cases to shaping quality processes. Highlight projects where you owned a test plan end to end, caught defects before release, or improved a team's defect escape rate. Show familiarity with tools like Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail, and emphasize any cross-functional work with developers or product managers, since mid level roles expect that collaboration.
Which companies hire mid level quality engineers?
Companies hiring mid level quality engineers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers, software companies, medical device firms, and consumer goods brands that rely on structured quality systems and need engineers who can operate independently within them.
Are there remote mid level quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and role type. About 15% of mid level quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work more common in software quality and test automation roles than in manufacturing or lab-based positions that require hands-on equipment access.
How do I move up to a mid level quality engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from deepening your ownership over time. Focus on leading a complete test cycle rather than just executing cases, building proficiency in automation frameworks, and documenting quality outcomes with measurable impact. Taking initiative on process improvements and consistently delivering results with less supervision signals to hiring managers that you are ready for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level quality engineers?
Mid Level quality engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under regulatory requirements, tight release cycles, or both, creating steady demand for engineers who can manage quality programs with real autonomy.