Quality Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

A Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry, primarily being responsible for ensuring the quality of processes and products in production. They develop and implement quality control systems, oversee the analysis and inspection of products, and identify and eliminate defects for the highest level of customer satisfaction. They also work to enhance the efficiency of production and reduce costs. They are significantly involved in the development and optimization of inspection processes, the analysis of quality cost problems, or the setup of quality control parameters when launching a new product.

Important skills for a Quality Engineer include statistical analysis, proficiency in auditing and quality testing, an understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes, and strong problem-solving abilities. They should ideally have a Six Sigma Certification or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential. Prior to becoming a Quality Engineer, one could serve roles such as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Process Engineer, which help provide a solid foundation in quality control and process improvement needed in the Quality Engineer role.

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Quality Engineer III

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment....

Test Engineer II

  • Cypress, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cypress, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Test Engineer II ID: 549862 Posted: 4/23/2025 Location: Cypress, CA Category: Pro - Engineering Job Type: Temporary Duration: 3 - 6 Months Description Are you a Test Engineer that is looking to...

Principal Quality Engineer - Neurovascular - Irvine, CA or Mounds View, MN

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

#Neuroscience Careers That Change Lives In this dynamic position as Principal Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing patient outcomes by driving the timely resolution of post-market...

Quality Engineer, Sr.

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment....

Pilot Quality Engineer II

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held...

Warhead Design & Test Engineer - Missiles NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Warhead Design & Test Engineer - Missiles Anduril Industries Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified IT - QA and Test Costa Mesa, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Anduril Industries is a defense...

Quality Engineer(NPD)- Medical devices

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Sr Quality Engineer- New product development Irvine, CA Contract role Key Responsibilities: Support pilot manufacturing and quality operations for early-stage and clinical products....

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining quality and control of manufacturing processes and post-market performance of medical devices....

Quality Assurance/Supplier Quality Engineering/Quality Control (QA/SQE/QC) Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Us: Precision Tube & Catheter, Inc. (PT&C) is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to manufacturing advanced materials and components for interventional and implantable medical devices. We...

Senior Quality Engineer (Medical Devices)

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Pilot Operations Senior Quality Engineer, Req#: 10786-1 Location: Irvine, CA (100% Onsite) Duration: 8+ Months Contract Job Description: Education and Experience: Prior experience in medical device...

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Leads investigations of internal non conformance and ensures that root cause corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and treated with the same importance as a customer complaint....

Quality Engineer

  • Tustin, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tustin, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client is looking to identify and hire a full-time Quality Engineer....

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary This Pilot Operations Senior Quality Engineer role partners on the development of delivery systems for clinical manufacturing for the Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Business Unit....

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Engineer to be responsible for ensuring that all quality attributes for assigned programs are carefully monitored and satisfactorily controlled to comply with Company and customer contractual...

Quality Engineer II

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Engineer (TrackWise) Responsibilities Ensure compliance to CAPA processes and procedures. Review and approve NC and CAPAs for completeness, accuracy, effectivity, and timeliness....

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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