How to hire a manager, quality engineer

How to hire a manager, quality engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, quality engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, quality engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, quality engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager, quality engineer you need to hire. Certain manager, quality engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A manager, quality engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers, quality engineer from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of manager, quality engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager, Quality Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Quality Engineer	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$43-78
   Process Engineer Internship	A process engineering intern performs various tasks for an organization. These include collaborating with the technical team on cost savings, process efficiency improvements, and technology advancement, attending meetings with leadership teams, and participating in customer trials... Show more	$14-24
   Director Of Quality	In the manufacturing industry, a director of quality is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the daily operations in a quality assurance department. They work to ensure that products adhere to the company's quality standards and industry regulations by conducting research and assessments, developing quality test systems, and reviewing reports... Show more	$47-87

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Engineering
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Corrective Action
   • ISO
   • Sigma
   • Product Quality
   • Quality Standards
   • Quality Management System
   • Supplier Quality
   • Process Improvement
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Quality Issues
   • QA
   • Aerospace

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage APQP with customer participation and input as required by suppliers.
   • Manage incoming inspection and MRB to review suspect material from outside suppliers.
   • Ensure all QC manuals, processes, procedures and work instructions are properly manage.
   • Manage new product launches and their relate safety requirements, control plans, PFMEAS and APQP.
   • Establish and manage SW QA organizations on sector projects to include broadband, transportation, home entertainment, and personal communications.
   • Manage and monitor CAPA activities, including implementation and closure.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, quality engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager, quality engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers, quality engineer' average salary in florida is 41% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, quality engineer earn 45% less than senior-level managers, quality engineer.
   • Certifications. A manager, quality engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manager, quality engineer's salary.

   Average manager, quality engineer salary

   $121,191yearly

   $58.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, quality engineer salary

   $90,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average manager, quality engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$171,271	$82
   2	Washington	$158,054	$76
   3	Massachusetts	$127,750	$61
   4	New York	$120,828	$58
   5	Virginia	$119,924	$58
   6	Texas	$119,700	$58
   7	Oklahoma	$116,705	$56
   8	Arizona	$113,871	$55
   9	Utah	$113,669	$55
   10	Colorado	$113,264	$54
   11	Michigan	$112,694	$54
   12	Illinois	$110,858	$53
   13	North Carolina	$108,497	$52
   14	Minnesota	$106,436	$51
   15	Georgia	$105,052	$51
   16	Pennsylvania	$103,288	$50
   17	Florida	$94,441	$45

   Average manager, quality engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Credit Karma	$186,097	$89.47
   2	eBay	$178,002	$85.58
   3	Twitter	$177,560	$85.37
   4	Apple	$170,282	$81.87	156
   5	VMware	$169,130	$81.31
   6	PayPal	$167,877	$80.71	1
   7	Walmart	$163,749	$78.73	81
   8	Intuitive Surgical	$160,407	$77.12	10
   9	Okta	$158,266	$76.09
   10	Tesla	$157,510	$75.73	57
   11	BorgWarner	$157,268	$75.61	17
   12	Adobe	$155,697	$74.85	1
   13	ServiceNow	$154,061	$74.07
   14	Guild Education	$152,519	$73.33
   15	8x8	$151,618	$72.89
   16	Vonage	$151,194	$72.69
   17	Macy's	$150,161	$72.19	1
   18	Riverbed Holdings, Inc.	$148,704	$71.49
   19	Natera	$148,535	$71.41
   20	Cohesity	$147,784	$71.05

4. Writing a manager, quality engineer job description

   A manager, quality engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a manager, quality engineer job description:

   Manager, quality engineer job description example

   In a pivotal role on our quality engineering team, you will be the driving force behind the quality of some of Penumbra's most innovative products. You will provide leadership and drive results in all aspects of product development and manufacturing in order to ensure the highest level of quality in new and existing products, and their compliance to applicable regulations and standards. Your efforts will directly impact the safety of patients around the world who use Penumbra's products. You will apply your passion for detailed analysis for identifying problems and determining the appropriate course of action. You will be looked to for communicating quality objectives and building a culture of quality throughout the company.
   
   What Success Looks Like As a leader, manage the quality engineering functions in support of production to ensure conformance to the Penumbra Quality Management System, FDA QSR, ISO standards, and other regulatory requirements within a multidisciplinary team Direct management of Quality Engineers that support quality inspection and manufacturing of Penumbra products Mentor and develop cross-functional team members with the mentality that their success is your success Provide subject matter expertise with external/internal audits, design of experiments, process validations, statistics, test method validations, measurement system analysis, sterilization validations, new product development, and risk Take the lead on continuous improvement initiatives With your top-notch critical thinking, find ways to make Penumbra's quality system better Ensure product quality associated with our most robust array of product lines With a high level of customer service, provide engineering support to designated production lines Support the vendor management process to maintain strong relationships with suppliers Continually improve technical processes and ensure reliability; implement inspections that meet Penumbra's quality standards Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assigned product families and functional production areas Assess, develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain process control systems
   
   What You BringVersatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within a dynamic environment The ability to present issues, plans, and objectives in a clear, compelling way, both verbally and through documentation preferred Proven track record of working with applicable regulations and standards, e.g. QSR, ISO 13485 required Proven work history of growing within an organization, learning its systems, and showing initiative preferred Bachelor's degree required (mechanical, biomedical, or materials engineering preferred)5+ years of industry experience required1+ years of leadership experience required; people management experience preferred Deep understanding of sterilization and biocompatibility preferred Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis/evaluation, and scientific methodology Class III (preferred) or Class II medical device experience required Previous manufacturing engineering or process development experience preferred
   What We Offer:
   • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded
   • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
   • A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
   Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
   
   If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right manager, quality engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with managers, quality engineer they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit managers, quality engineer who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager, quality engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit manager, quality engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit managers, quality engineer, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, quality engineer

   Once you've selected the best manager, quality engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager, quality engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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