Quality Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

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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Automation Test Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Automation Test Engineer The Opportunity: At a certain point, experience-based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When youve developed so many systems that you can not only...

Senior Test Engineer

  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Performs and leads large test teams in documenting and executing integration, regression, and functional testing of complex and moderately integrated systems to ensure compliance with...

Cyber Test Engineer (Onsite)

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers most demanding challenges. Our...

Integration & Testing Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

. + Works with system AOs and stakeholders to define, write, run, monitor, manage, and assess automated end-to-end testing criteria and associated testing software scripts/test harness software. + Engages...

Systems Integration & Testing Engineer VV&T

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Solvarus Consulting is dedicated to solving the toughest challenges facing the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Join our team of experienced engineers in the development and...

Systems Integration and Test Engineer III VV&T

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the government space? What if you could find a position that is tailor-made for your mix of development, engineering, and communication...

Systems Integration & Testing Engineer Technical Specialist

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Solvarus Consulting is dedicated to solving the toughest challenges facing the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Join our team of experienced engineers in the development and...

Automation Test Engineer

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago

What you will do Writing and Maintaining Automation Scripts: Developing, enhancing, and maintaining automation scripts using tools like Selenium for regression, functional, and smoke testing Test Execution...

Software Quality Engineer III (Mainframe)

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 3 days ago

ARC is looking for a Software Quality Engineer III to join our team!...

Specialist, Integration/Test Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

Quality Engineer - Validation

  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (18 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago

One of our large Pharmaceutical clients is seeking a Quality Engineer Validation Specialist to oversee and support an external manufacturer within Advanced Therapeutics in Rockville, Maryland....

Hardware Systems Validation Engineer

  • Sterling, VA (4 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (4 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Your Impact As a Hardware Systems Validation Engineer at Dedrone, you will be instrumental in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of our integrated cUAS systems, spanning various...

Automation Test Engineer

  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (17 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Work directly with customers to develop test cases, user stories and plan end to end testing activities....

Field Test Engineer

  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (23 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US...

Senior Test Engineer

  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Ashburn, VA)
  • 8 days ago

SAIC is seeking a Test Engineerto support the Navy Business Group at SAIC. **Job Description:** Our team supports the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport in the design and...

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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 Ashburn, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in Ashburn, VA 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 Ashburn, VA
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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