Quality Engineer Jobs in New Mexico

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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FPGA Test Engineer - Space Systems

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

BlueHalo, an AV company, is seeking a FPGA Test Engineer to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting multiple technology areas. Our SpaceTech division develops high performance...

Sr. Production Test Engineer

  • Farmington, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 6 days ago

Experience in manufacturing, product and/or test environment Experience with data analysis or Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Experience with electronics/electrical engineering, mechanical engineering...

Senior System Integration and Test Engineer

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field - OR - 8 to 15 years of related experience...

Junior Test Engineer (Command and Control Systems

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Junior Test Engineer (Command and Control SystemsJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to...

Senior Test Engineer (Command and Control Systems)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Senior Test Engineer (Command and Control Systems)Job Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to...

Composites Advanced Quality Engineer/Zero Defect

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago

Summary** The Composites Advanced Quality Engineer will drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within the internal Additive manufacturing organization to ensure on-time supply...

Remote Work

Physical Section Lead (Quality Engineer 2/3)

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 9 days ago

The Metrology Quality Engineer will have advanced experience in implementing an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant quality program in a metrology laboratory environment....

Senior Test Engineer

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago

Title: Senior Test Engineer Senior Test Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our...

Quality Engineer [CWI / Mechanical / QC] (Quality Engineer 3/4)

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 9 days ago

What You Will Do** **This position will be filled at either the Quality Engineer 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate....

Senior Principal Validation Engineer

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago

Senior Principal Validation Engineer in Albuquerque, NM Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Senior Principal Validation Engineer oversees Validation...

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago

**Required Skills:** Manufacturing Quality Engineer Responsibilities: 1....

Remote Work

RF Test Engineer

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 11 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 11 days ago

An employer in the Albuquerque, NM area is seeking an RF Test Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity....

Systems Integration & Test Engineer

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago

Systems Integration & Test Engineer Arcfield United States, Mexico, Albuquerque 10500 Copper Avenue (Show on map) Jun 05, 2025 Overview Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its...

Nondestructive Examination Quality Engineer 3/4

  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 12 days ago

This position will be filled at either the Quality Engineer 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate....

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Quality Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in New Mexico

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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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