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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Hardware Test Engineer (Nextest, San Jose, CA)

  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our...

Hardware Validation Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field. 3+ years of experience in automotive or aerospace/defense testing. 3+ years of related experience in...

Lead Quality Engineer - R01549296

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Lead Quality Engineer Primary Skills Test Data Management, Postman, BDD - Behavior Driven Development, SoapUI, Zephyr, TDD - Test Driven Development, Rest-Assured Specialization Quality Engineering...

Pilot Quality Engineer II

  • Irvine, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 11 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...

Systems Test Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The candidate will focus on contributing to the development of automated functional integration tests and end-to-end tests for overall system testing within an Agile environment....

Quality Engineer (Level 2)

  • Rosamond, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rosamond, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Engineer certification - Working knowledge of continuous improvement - Comfortable with multi-tasking and managing multiple responsibilities on a daily basis - Strong attention to detail and ability...

Power Validation Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Position: Power Validation Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Onsite Exp: 6 12 years Job Responsibilities: Execute power measurement tests using multimeter and power analyzers Android Debug Bridge:...

Construction Inspector I/II

  • Riverside, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 14 hours ago

The County of Riversides Facilities Management Department has an opportunity for a Construction Inspector I/II located in Riverside. The selected candidate will provide continuous on-site...

Warhead Design & Test Engineer - Missiles NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 18 hours 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 18 hours 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....

Post Silicon Validation Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Job Role: Post-Silicon Validation Engineer Job Location: San Jose CA About the job you're considering BSEE, MSEE (or higher) preferred, in Electrical Engineering. Strong background in...

Lead Test Engineer

  • Edwards, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Overview The Sierra Lobo Rocket Technology and Engineering Services II (RTES II) contract provides advise and assist services (A&AS) at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards AFB,...

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 18 hours ago

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

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...

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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
34.8%
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 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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