Quality Engineer Jobs in Washington

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 Process Engineer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago

About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown,...

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Engineer certification 6+ years industry experience in an engineering field with at least 2 years in a quality engineer role Quality experience in production environment....

. + Handle end-to-end test lifecycle including test strategy, planning, design, execution, and defect management....

Quality Engineer (H/F)

  • Bingen, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bingen, WA
  • 1 day ago

H/F) SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC Gainesville Quality Assurance Engineer II (H/F) SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC Gainesville Quality Engineer 2 (H/F) SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS USA, LLC Everett Senior Quality Engineer...

Sr. Silicon Validation Engineer, DVT Silicon Dev

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities...

Senior PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test. - 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems. - 8+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment...

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Remote Work

Quality Engineer I

  • Woodinville, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA
  • 2 days ago

Join Bio-Rad as our Quality Engineer and work in our Woodinville, WA site!...

Staff Test Engineer

  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 2 days ago

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Company: Itron...

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Mukilteo, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mukilteo, WA
  • 2 days ago

Engineer will lead and execute quality assurance initiatives in our ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility, working closely with the Quality Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain...

Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

mechanical design, electrical design, or hands-on manufacturing experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in an engineering discipline Experience with integration and testing of propulsion...

Test Engineer I - Early Career 2025 University Grad

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar discipline....

SDET - Quality Engineer - Data Warehouse testing

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 2 days ago

Develops testing protocols and standards to improve end-to-end testing outcomes and shares and adopts best practices with the center of excellence (CoE) and other Quality Engineers....

Construction Materials QC Engineer I

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our...

Supplier Quality Engineer (2025-057)

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 3 days ago

Supplier Quality Engineer is $86,430 - $129,645 per year. Base salary range for Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is $102,687 - $154,031 per year....

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Quality Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Quality in Construction
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 Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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