Quality Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only 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.
Preferred Skills Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent experience/certifications (SolidWorks)....
HybridInfrared Sensor Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr. - Santa Ba
- Lockheed Martin
- Goleta, CA
- 2 days ago
- Goleta, CA
- 2 days ago
Job Requirements Goleta, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $89,300 - $157,550 Job Description Job Number 729883BR Description: Lockheed Martin is a global security and...
RemoteDate Posted: 2026-05-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H04 ~ 115 Robin Hill Rd ~ BLDG H04 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status...
HybridDesigning, managing, and maintaining test data strategies and mock services to ensure stable, isolated, and repeatable test execution....
HybridManufacturing Quality Engineer, Matterport
- Costar Group, Inc.
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 4 days ago
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 4 days ago
The Role We are looking for a highly analytical and driven Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support both our Hardware Manufacturing and R&D teams....
RemoteMixed Signal / PLL Post - Silicon Validation Engineer
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
- Folsom, CA
- 5 days ago
- Folsom, CA
- 5 days ago
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded...
HybridElectronic Warfare Integration and Test Engineer (TEMP)
- RTX
- Goleta, CA
- 5 days ago
- Goleta, CA
- 5 days ago
Date Posted: 2026-05-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status...
Hybrid TemporaryRole: Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Remote Type : Long Term Contract Pay Range: $70-$80/hr. Key Responsibilities Hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems from component...
RemoteSystem Level Test Engineer (Santa Clara, CA) | 05/13/26 Job Description Position System Level Test Engineer Job Location: Santa Clara, California Remote/Onsite: Onsite Benefits:...
HybridSoftware Quality Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer with extensive experience in supporting regulated medical devices....
HybridOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...
RemotePrincipal Design Quality Engineer - New Product Development
- Boston Scientific
- Santa Clarita, CA
- 11 days ago
- Santa Clarita, CA
- 11 days ago
About the Role The Principal Design Quality Engineer will support the Valencia Technologies Integration project with a focus on New Product Development....
Remoteexecution and results Test Development & Execution Develop and execute subsystem-level characterization and design verification testing for torso electronics Design automated, repeatable test setups...
HybridEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field Experience with one or more robotics simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or Webots....
HybridSr. Test Engineer - HotSwitch Testing
- Semtech Corporation
- Camarillo, CA
- 11 days ago
- Camarillo, CA
- 11 days ago
Location: Camarillo, California Job Summary: As a Senior Test Engineer for Semtech's Power Manager team, you will be responsible for the design and development of leading-edge System Protection...
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- Resolution
- Internal Audits
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
- AS9102
- Supplier Auditing
- IATF 16949
- First Article Inspection
- 5 Whys
- Production Part Approval Process
- Test Engineering
- Root Cause Corrective Action
- Test Execution
- Material Review Board
- Control Plans
- Supplier Quality
- Process Validation
- AS9100
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Test Plans
- Test Automation
- Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Quality Systems
- LabVIEW
- Statistical Process Control
- ISO 13485
- Quality Engineering
- Process Controls
- Minitab
- Quality Management Systems
- Validation
- Aerospace
- ISO 9001
- Quality Management
- Corrective Actions & Preventive Actions
- Reliability
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inspections
- Specifications
- Engineering
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Electrical
- Six Sigma
- Military Background
- Troubleshooting
- Auditing
- Investigation
- Process Improvement
- Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Implementation
- Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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