Quality Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Test Engineer I

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

What you'll bring: 1-2 years of industry experience in component-level testing, preferably in the energy storage or related Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a...

Senior Device Test Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Our start-up is building fundamentally new technology to extend Moore's Law beyond the limits of Silicon. Our team members have shipped technology used in billions of devices and by hundreds of...

Hardware Test Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our client, a leader in technology solutions, is seeking a Hardware Lab Engineer to join their team. As a Hardware Lab Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative environment supporting...

Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert/Test Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Be a part of building the best fighter combat training devices in support of the warfighter! The Mission Assurance Air Dominance Test Team, a part of Government Training...

Staff Software Test Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are...

Test Engineer

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Design-for-Test Engineer Acceler8 Talent is looking for an experienced Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer to join a high-performing San Francisco-based team, helping them create best-in-class silicon...

Senior CAPA Quality Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What Youll Work On Lead, mentor and motivate a team of Quality Engineers....

Construction Inspector II

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

General Responsibilities: Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications....

Validation Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Certifications: CQV-related certifications (eg, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) are preferred but not required....

System Test Engineer

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About Us Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer platform addresses labor-intensive...

Test Engineer

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Senior AI&T Engineer $130,000 - $190,000 Full-time - On-site Burlingame, CA Company Overview: Our client is developing a next-generation navigation satellite network designed to enable precision...

Reliability Validation Engineer - Hardware

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

About the Team DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's...

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Create training documents and coordinate training activities with other Manufacturing Quality Engineers. Perform other duties as assigned....

Quality Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Experience/Education Required: College degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant field Minimum 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar...

Computer System Validation Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

The Computer Systems Validation (CSV) Engineer will develop and execute protocols and test scripts. This person is responsible for writing GxP computer validation and 21 CFR Part 11 related...

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Salary for Quality Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Engineers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
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 San Francisco, CA
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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