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Quality Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, software, medical devices, and consumer electronics, at levels from senior individual contributor to director, with specializations in process improvement, test engineering, and quality management systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Software Quality Engineering Specialist
Job Code: 47553
Job Location: Plano, TX or Richardson, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
This role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Software Quality Assurance standards, methods and procedures for evaluating the accuracy of software products and services in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Verification of software and firmware process compliance through active engagement with cross functional team members within engineering, operations and program management throughout the entire development and production lifecycle, from contract review through maintenance activities. Performs independent internal audits on existing processes, products and services to verify compliance to internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements (including customer required industry standards i.e. NPR 7150, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9115, etc.). This person will work under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Supporting a program(s) and a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software.
- Participate in the development of software development documentation.
- Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products and Software Quality Engineering activities.
- Assess software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, and promotes the continued growth and maturity of the software organization.
- Support development of process improvement, including supporting CMMI internal and third-party assessments.
- Analyzes data collected from product and process nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- May lead corrective action review boards and facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), as well as improvement projects, utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles.
Qualifications:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior software quality engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior software quality engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior software quality engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification preferred.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Software Quality Engineering Specialist
Job Code: 47553
Job Location: Plano, TX or Richardson, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
This role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Software Quality Assurance standards, methods and procedures for evaluating the accuracy of software products and services in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Verification of software and firmware process compliance through active engagement with cross functional team members within engineering, operations and program management throughout the entire development and production lifecycle, from contract review through maintenance activities. Performs independent internal audits on existing processes, products and services to verify compliance to internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements (including customer required industry standards i.e. NPR 7150, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9115, etc.). This person will work under general supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Supporting a program(s) and a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software.
- Participate in the development of software development documentation.
- Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products and Software Quality Engineering activities.
- Assess software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, and promotes the continued growth and maturity of the software organization.
- Support development of process improvement, including supporting CMMI internal and third-party assessments.
- Analyzes data collected from product and process nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- May lead corrective action review boards and facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), as well as improvement projects, utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles.
Qualifications:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior software quality engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior software quality engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior software quality engineering experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification preferred.
#LI-TN2
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin38
- L3Harris23
- Tesla21
- Apple16
- McMillen16
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing20
- Automotive12
- Technology & Software12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Electronics & Hardware7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineering manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of quality engineering experience with at least 2 in a leadership role
- Hands-on expertise with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
- Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies including 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC
- Experience managing supplier quality audits, corrective action processes, and PPAP documentation
- Familiarity with statistical process control tools and measurement system analysis
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Quality Engineering Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to QMS frameworks
Hiring managers scan for the specific quality management systems you've owned, not just the ones you've used. Call out whether you led ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 implementations, and name the scope, team size, and outcome directly on your resume.
Highlight cross-functional leadership metrics
Quality engineering manager roles are judged on influence, not just defect rates. Quantify instances where you drove process changes across engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain teams, and show the measurable reduction in escapes, audit findings, or cost of poor quality.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry certification requirements
A quality engineering manager role in automotive demands different credentials than one in aerospace or medical devices. When you're targeting openings, prioritize listings that match the regulatory environment you know, whether that's DFARS, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or NADCAP.
Prepare a structured problem-solving case study
Most interviews for this role include a scenario asking how you investigated and resolved a systemic quality failure. Have a ready example that walks through 8D, root cause analysis, and the corrective action process you led, with the outcome tied to a specific business metric.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Quality engineering manager titles vary enormously in actual authority. Before entering salary discussions, confirm whether the role owns the quality system, manages a team, or sits in an advisory capacity, since scope determines your leverage and your long-term growth in the position.
Quality Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality engineering managers?
Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Tesla are hiring the most quality engineering managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume of active postings include automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
How many quality engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 44% of quality engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because many positions require direct oversight of production lines, supplier visits, and physical audits. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include quality systems management, compliance documentation, and supplier quality roles that are not tied to a specific manufacturing floor.
How do you become a quality engineering manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on quality engineering experience in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or consumer electronics. Develop fluency in at least one major quality management system and lead internal audits or corrective action processes. Pursue a Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Manager of Quality credential through ASQ to signal readiness for leadership. Transition into the manager role by taking on cross-functional projects, mentoring junior engineers, and demonstrating that you can own outcomes across teams rather than just technical tasks.
Can you get hired as a quality engineering manager with limited management experience?
Yes, but you need to close the gap with demonstrated leadership evidence. Hiring managers for this role look for candidates who have led cross-functional corrective action teams, managed supplier relationships, or driven quality improvement projects without formal authority. Document any instance where you coordinated a team, owned a process outcome, or influenced decisions beyond your direct role. A strong technical background in quality systems combined with one internal promotion or a lateral move into a team lead position is often enough to qualify for smaller or mid-market companies.
What does the quality engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial recruiter screen focused on your technical background and industry experience, followed by a hiring manager interview that probes your approach to quality systems and team leadership. Expect at least one panel interview with engineering, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders. Many companies also include a technical scenario round where you walk through how you handled a real quality failure or audit finding. Some roles in regulated industries add a compliance or documentation review component before the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to quality engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The platform pulls openings from manufacturing, software, aerospace, medical devices, and other sectors in one place so you're not hunting across multiple sources.
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