Quality Engineer Jobs in California

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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CMTS LLC

Construction Inspector

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation...

Test Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Test Engineer I Are you an early-career engineer looking to grow in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Join a cutting-edge R&D team where you'll support testing activities across all phases of...

Quality Engineer I

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 12 hours ago

QUALITY ENGINEER 1 Responsibilities: Execute the implementation of the Quality Management System for the assigned product lines....

Verification and Validation Engineer Rail & Transit

  • Fresno, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 12 hours ago

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. has a proud and lengthy history of delivering innovative, challenging, and complex projects. PGH Wong was established in 1985 on its extraordinary foundation in systems...

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago

What You'll Do: Support deployment of policies, procedures, and standards for Supplier Quality Management that meet AS9100 and FAA requirements, including supplier selection and purchase order...

Test Engineer II, Thermal Control Systems

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Engineering, or a related engineering discipline Strong foundation in fluid systems - including fluid mechanics and design, relevant test standards and best practices, piping and instrumentation diagrams...

Product Quality Engineer - PCBA Development

  • Fremont, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Role will lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing process on the next generation AI/ML hardware platform collaborating with the Engineering and Original Design...

HSIO Functional Validation Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 13 hours ago

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized...

Structures Test Engineer, Hydraulics (Flex Shift)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Required B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline 4+ years of work experience in relevant industry....

Structures Test Engineer (Flex Shift)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Required B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline 4+ years of work experience in relevant industry. Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment....

Sr Quality Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

SR Quality Engineer SQE – Automotive - Stamping and Assembly Location: California | $90K – $125K Join a Growing Automotive & Consumer Products Manufacturer!...

PLM Software Quality Principal/Senior Engineer Test

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Experience with defect tracking tools and test case management systems. Knowledge of performing test activity in an Agile environment....

Remote Work

Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Description As a Camera Tuning & Image Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the image quality and user experience of Apple's camera products....

Quality Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago

We would like a Quality Engineer to join our team in Mountain View. This position is full-time, onsite....

Thermal Mechanical Test Engineer

  • Lake Forest, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: In collaboration with the product design team, develop test specifications and parameters. Perform Thermal and mechanical analysis of complex thermo-mechanical...

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Quality Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
Learn about how the quality of water is a direct result of complex bio-geo-chemical interactions, and about how to use these processes to mitigate water quality issues. Interested in environmental...
Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality Evaluation & Management
Every organization wants to purchase and procure the best products for its business interests and customers. This is where its quality engineers play a vital role. Aside from performing tasks...
Quality Improvement in Healthcare: the Case for Change
Why is quality improvement in health and social care systems so difficult? Why is it so challenging to bring in new and better ways of organising health and social care services? Many reasons have...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.9%
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 California
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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