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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Quality Engineer III

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 13 hours ago

As a Senior member of the Quality Assurance Team, the Quality Engineer III will ensure compliance with industry standards and have a key role in meeting quality objectives for the Single Use Technologies...

Quality Engineer 3 -- Quality Control

  • Erwin, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Erwin, TN
  • 1 day ago

Engineer 3....

Principal Quality Engineer

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Principal Quality Engineer 56 Excellence Way, Vonore, TN 37885, USA Knoxville, TN, USA Req #4631 Thursday, June 12, 2025 TITLE Principle Engineer, Quality - JNA COMPANY JTEKT North America DEPARTMENT...

PS Quality Engineer II

  • Germantown, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Germantown, TN
  • 3 days ago

Title: PS Quality Engineer II Location: Maryland Grade: 10 Position overview: The PS Quality Engineer will support creating test plans and test cases for manual and automated testing....

Quality Engineer

  • Milan, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Milan, TN
  • 3 days ago

Certification as a quality engineer/analyst preferred....

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Humboldt, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Humboldt, TN
  • 4 days ago

Required Education/Experience Associates degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical engineering with 5-10 years experience required....

Supplier Quality Engineer 2

  • Maryville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineers to help us introduce these new technologies and ensure timely, high quality, and optimized cost solutions!...

Quality Engineer - Compliance

  • Sparta, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 5 days ago

Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583 Work Shift: 8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)The Quality Engineer Compliance will collaborate closely with various departments to manage...

Supplier Quality Engineer

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

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

Quality Engineer

  • Portland, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, TN
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering required Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience in Quality Role Certified Quality Engineer a Plus Six Sigma Green Belt a Plus Strong communications...

Manufacturing/Quality Engineer

  • Dunlap, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Dunlap, TN
  • 11 days ago

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

Local Parts Quality Engineer

  • Fayetteville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Fayetteville, TN
  • 12 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
  • 12 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN
  • 12 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...

Quality Engineer II

  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 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....

Sr. Systems and Test Engineer

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 15 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...

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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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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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