Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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 Quality Engineer

  • Vonore, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Vonore, TN
  • 1 day ago

Principal Quality Engineer 56 Excellence Way, Vonore, TN 37885, USA Req #4631 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 TITLE Principle Engineer, Quality - JNA COMPANY JTEKT North America DEPARTMENT JNA Vonore- Quality...

Manufacturing/Quality Engineer

  • Dunlap, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Dunlap, TN
  • 3 days ago

Morton Industries is hiring for a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer!...

Local Parts Quality Engineer

  • Fayetteville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Fayetteville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Local Parts Quality Engineer Duties: Solve manufacturing and field complaints through monitoring and analyzing part quality problems Implement contingency and definitive measures for process stability...

Test Engineer

  • La Vergne, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 4 days ago

SUMMARYThe Test Engineer is responsible for defining, implementing and supporting test processes for Production on a variety of products including Servers, switches and storage devices and...

Product Quality Engineer - Investment Castings

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

The Product Quality Engineer for Aerospace Investment Casting manufacturing process will drive product qualifications and quality improvements for key performance indicators (KPIs) of suppliers within...

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Summary** Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier...

Quality Engineer

  • La Vergne, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 4 days ago

This includes working with Supplier Quality Engineer and vendor to get Failure Analysis results....

Quality Engineer - CNC & Precision Metals

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: We are seeking a Quality Engineer with CNC manufacturing experience to join our team....

Quality Engineer II

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 days ago

A Day in the Life At Medtronic's Pyramid site in Memphis, TN, we are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer II to join our team....

Contract Quality Engineer

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to assist in the creation and standardization of inspection and quality processes....

Sr. Systems and Test Engineer

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago

Sr. Systems and Test Engineer Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we...

Hardware Test Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Test Engineer to work on site in La Vergne, Tennessee for a global fortune 500 technology manufacturing & design company that is building cloud computing...

Principal Quality Engineer - Pre-Market Spine

  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago

A Day in the Life We are currently looking for a Principal Quality Engineer to join our growing team supporting the Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) portfolio....

Quality Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for maximizing global product quality for all Gibson divisions....

TAVS Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer/Zero Defect

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

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

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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
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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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