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, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with a strong mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Jobot, and CooperSurgical competing for engineers at this level now.
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About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role:
The Quality Engineer ensures the quality of products and processes on the production floor, applying quality-control and improvement tools and supporting line performance and new-product introduction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements control plans, inspection methods and quality standards.
- Performs root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D).
- Supports process validation (APQP, PPAP, FMEA) and capability studies.
- Manages non-conformances, containment and corrective actions.
- Supports pilot runs, line launches and production ramp.
- Analyzes and reports quality KPIs (PPM, FTY, SPC, MSA) and drives improvements.
- Partners with Manufacturing and Supplier Quality on defect reduction.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of quality-engineering experience in a discrete/assembly environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience applying quality core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and developing control plans.
- Experience conducting root-cause analysis and utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
- Experience managing non-conformances, containment protocols, and corrective actions.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a high-volume discrete/assembly manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
- Experience supporting new production line setups, pilot runs, and product launches.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 26 September 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role:
The Quality Engineer ensures the quality of products and processes on the production floor, applying quality-control and improvement tools and supporting line performance and new-product introduction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements control plans, inspection methods and quality standards.
- Performs root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D).
- Supports process validation (APQP, PPAP, FMEA) and capability studies.
- Manages non-conformances, containment and corrective actions.
- Supports pilot runs, line launches and production ramp.
- Analyzes and reports quality KPIs (PPM, FTY, SPC, MSA) and drives improvements.
- Partners with Manufacturing and Supplier Quality on defect reduction.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of quality-engineering experience in a discrete/assembly environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience applying quality core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and developing control plans.
- Experience conducting root-cause analysis and utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
- Experience managing non-conformances, containment protocols, and corrective actions.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a high-volume discrete/assembly manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
- Experience supporting new production line setups, pilot runs, and product launches.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 26 September 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences22
- Jobot20
- CooperSurgical6
- Laborie5
- AAON4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing50
- Consulting & Professional Services40
- Electronics & Hardware29
- Technology & Software24
- Automotive21
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, Jobot, and CooperSurgical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 18% of mid level quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.