Quality Engineer Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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, Onsite Flemington, NJ

  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Professional certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) through American Society for Quality (ASQ), is preferred....

Staff Product Quality Engineer

  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Duties: AMD Design LLC, a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring Staff Product Quality Engineer to Work with the internal technical organizations and teams (such as design, assembly, and product testing...

Validation Engineer

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Validation...

Validation Engineer

  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Validation Engineer Responsibilities: Maintains all qualified and validated equipment and systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures. Develops protocols, and associated reports...

Quality Engineer

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 3 days ago

The Quality Engineer (QE) will be responsible for supporting site Key Performance Indicator (KPI's) metrics through use of continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies....

Quality Engineer

  • Monroe Township, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Analyze drawings designs, specifications, tests, and part measurements to identify the underlying cause and accountability; Maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article...

Supplier Quality Engineer I

  • Princeton, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer l Global Supplier Quality with hands-on experience and proven success in managing Supplier Quality systems....

Senior Product Test Engineer - Safety and Compliance Certification

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Senior Product Test Engineer & Agency Certification Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the...

Sr Associate, QA Test Engineer/Lead - Service Experience Value Stream

  • Lebanon, NJ (21 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (21 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where...

RF Automated Test Engineer

  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

RF Automated Test Engineer Automated Test Engineer (SW) Location: Warren, New Jersey (5 Days onsite) Duration : 12+ Months Job Description: Ability to develop and maintain automated test...

Mainframe Tester /API Test Engineer (Backend)

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Mainframe Tester /API Test Engineer (Backend) Mainframe Tester / API Test Engineer (Backend) Jersey City, NJ (Onsite) Minimum 10+ years in backend testing with a strong focus on payments and...

Automated Test Engineer (SW)

  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Automated Test Engineer (SW) Title: Automated Test Engineer (SW) Location: Warren, New Jersey (5 Days onsite) Job Description: Ability to develop and maintain automated test frameworks and tools...

Part-Time OTA Test Engineer

  • Branchburg, NJ (17 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (17 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

Part-Time OTA Test Engineer

  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

OTA Test Engineer

  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality...

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Quality Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Poor quality builds have a detrimental impact on the construction industry. On this course, you will tackle this problem with professional research and insight into the delivery of quality...
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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...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, NJ
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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