Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Quality Engineer jobs in Tennessee concentrate heavily in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer products, with demand at every level from entry-level inspectors to senior systems quality leads. Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga are the state's primary hiring hubs, and established employers such as Nissan, Eastman Chemical, and Volkswagen Group of America maintain active quality engineering teams across the region. The most consistently sought specialties include supplier quality, process validation, and AS9100 or IATF 16949 quality systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerJabil
Top cityOak Ridge, TN
Cities hiring39
Work type96% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Morristown, Tennessee
Customer Support
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Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Supplier Quality Development Engineer
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Supplier Quality Development Engineer
Forvia
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
ISO certification process
10,000+

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Magna International
APQP Quality Engineer
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APQP Quality Engineer
Magna International
Clinton, Tennessee
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
10,000+

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Nashville, Tennessee
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Master's degree

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Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oak Ridge
7 jobs
Memphis
6 jobs
Clinton
4 jobs
Chattanooga
4 jobs
Clarksville
4 jobs
Knoxville
3 jobs
Lewisburg
3 jobs
Nashville
3 jobs
Johnson City
3 jobs

Quality Engineer Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

Jabil
Jabil2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles
Timken
Timken2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy
  • Automotive

What Tennessee Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field required
  • Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools including 8D, FMEA, and control plan development
  • Experience with statistical process control, measurement systems analysis, and inspection techniques
  • Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred by many Tennessee manufacturers
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and supplier development processes in a production environment

Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality engineer in Tennessee?

Tennessee does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality engineers, so the path centers on education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program. From there, gaining hands-on production or inspection experience is the practical requirement most hiring managers prioritize. The Certified Quality Engineer credential offered by the American Society for Quality is widely recognized by Tennessee manufacturers and gives candidates a measurable edge.

Which companies hire quality engineers in Tennessee?

Tennessee quality engineer roles are posted by Jabil, Jobot, and Timken and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's deep concentration of automotive, aerospace, and chemical manufacturing plants means a broad range of large, established employers maintain ongoing quality engineering teams across the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most quality engineer jobs?

Oak Ridge, Memphis, and Clinton account for the largest share of quality engineer openings in Tennessee. Nashville anchors demand through its diverse manufacturing base and growing medical device sector, Knoxville draws from Eastman Chemical and Oak Ridge-area industrial operations, and Chattanooga's automotive corridor, anchored by Volkswagen, generates consistent quality engineering activity in both direct and supplier facilities.

Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is fundamentally a floor-level and supplier-facing role, and most positions require physical presence for audits, inspections, and process oversight. About 4% of quality engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in supplier quality management, customer quality liaison, or quality systems documentation roles that do not require daily on-site work.

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

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspector role at a Tennessee automotive or aerospace supplier, which builds the hands-on inspection and documentation skills employers look for before moving someone into an engineering seat. Large Tennessee manufacturers such as Nissan in Smyrna and Volkswagen in Chattanooga hire into structured rotational or co-op programs through partnerships with Tennessee Tech, the University of Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee State University. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before your first role signals seriousness and gives you a concrete qualification to present without prior engineering experience.

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

You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across automotive, aerospace, medical device, and manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.

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