Quality Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Quality Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with consistent hiring across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, defense, and medical devices at levels from entry-level quality technician through senior quality systems manager. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor most of the hiring activity, with major employers like Merck, Lockheed Martin, and Johnson & Johnson maintaining long-term quality engineering workforces in the state. The most sought-after specializations include pharmaceutical GMP compliance, aerospace quality systems, and medical device quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Help raise the bar on quality and process reliability as a Quality Engineer within Walmart Supply Chain. In this role, you’ll lead loss-elimination work using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods—turning data, observations, and root cause insights into standard work and sustained improvements. You’ll partner with DC leaders to reduce variation, strengthen One Best Way execution, and deliver measurable KPI gains.About Supply Chain
Supply Chain is the engine that moves product through our Distribution Centers to serve stores and customers with speed and accuracy. Our teams run complex, high-volume operations where quality and consistency directly impact service and cost. This Quality Engineer role drives WPS-based quality excellence by identifying losses, improving standard work, and enabling leaders and associates to sustain better performance.
What you'll do...
- Lead quality loss elimination using WPS tools (5S, RCA, Six Sigma, time/motion studies)
- Build quality loss profiles, KPI reporting, and gap analyses to guide improvement work
- Manage execution of top quality-loss projects and identify replication opportunities
- Create and improve standard work to reduce process variation and prevent deviations
- Partner with DC leaders to support WPS programs, engagement, and KPI improvements
What you’ll bring
- Experience applying process improvement methods (RCA, 5S, Six Sigma, time/motion) in operations
- Ability to analyze KPIs, build loss profiles, and translate insights into actions/standard work
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition to sustainment
- Working knowledge of WPS-style operating rhythms and playbook/standard work governance
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Comfort coaching leaders/associates on continuous improvement expectations and routines
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 2 years' of relevant work experience.Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools, Possess applied knowledge of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etcPrimary Location...
100 WALMART DR, WOODLAND, PA 16881-9300, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 145+ Quality Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential preferred or required by most Pennsylvania employers
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality management systems
- Proficiency in statistical process control, FMEA, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Hands-on experience with inspection tools, measurement systems analysis, and GD&T
- Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, and supplier quality processes common in Pennsylvania manufacturing
Quality Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Pennsylvania?
The standard path to becoming a quality engineer in Pennsylvania begins with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality engineers, but most employers expect or require the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential. Candidates targeting pharmaceutical or medical device roles should also pursue familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks, which Pennsylvania's major life sciences employers treat as essential.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring quality engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Lockheed Martin, and Sechan Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, defense contractors, and medical device companies means quality engineering roles appear consistently across the state year-round.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Pittsburgh, York, and Lititz have the most quality engineer openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of the dense concentration of life sciences and pharmaceutical firms along the Route 202 corridor, Pittsburgh draws heavily from defense and advanced manufacturing employers, and Allentown benefits from its established industrial base and proximity to major distribution and manufacturing operations in the Lehigh Valley.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, inspection labs, and supplier audits, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 50% of quality engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in quality systems documentation, supplier audit coordination, and regulatory compliance work that does not require physical presence on a production line.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which large Pennsylvania manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies regularly fill with candidates who hold a relevant degree but lack direct quality engineering experience. Employers like those in the Lehigh Valley manufacturing corridor and Philadelphia's life sciences cluster run co-op and new-graduate programs that treat hands-on inspection work as the foundation. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) credential before pursuing the full CQE designation signals initiative and gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Pennsylvania's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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