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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Principal Lead Quality Engineer-Analytics NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Principal Lead Quality Engineer-Analytics Anduril Industries Today Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Mechanical Costa Mesa, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Anduril Industries is a defense technology...

Senior Quality Systems Engineer NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Partner with product quality engineers during the new product development phase to help prepare new products & sites to meet QMS requirements, develop new capabilities to meet existing QMS requirements...

Quality Engineer I

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is desirable. Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, schematics, or blueprints....

Hardware Verification and Reliability Test Engineer (R-22692)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum Requirements : A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field (or foreign equivalent) and one (1) year of experience in the job...

Supplier Development Quality Engineer I

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 5 hours ago

The Supplier Development Quality Engineer is responsible for activities related to material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection....

Senior Test Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 hours ago

engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, etc.)...

Senior Quality Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management or a related field, or equivalent related experience....

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

GPU Validation Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Job Details: Job Description: If you're interested in computer graphics and working with leading graphics validation engineers on Intel's latest GPU architecture, then our GPU Hardware IP (GHI)...

Principal Quality Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 6 hours ago

We are looking for a Principal Quality Engineer to join the team to Required Qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Certified quality engineer (CQE)a plus. Six Sigma certification a plus....

Propulsion Integration & Test Engineer II, Second Shift

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 6 hours ago

About the Team: The Engine Manufacturing team is dedicated to delivering high-performance engines and advancing innovative manufacturing systems that continuously improve cost, quality, and lead...

Principal Lead Quality Engineer-Analytics

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Grow, develop, and lead a small team of quality engineers who will develop and deliver the analytics capability which can be used to coached engineers as well as be used to solve complex problems and...

R&D Test Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 hours ago

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Mixed Signal Test Engineer 2

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities...

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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...
Excel for Quality Control Engineer
Understand the power of Excel in 1 hour! Quality control (QC) is the process of maintaining the standard in the manufacturing environment. Using Excel, you will be able to control the quality of...

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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

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Quality Engineer positions.



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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