QA engineers with proven experience preventing issues before they reach the floor can be difficult to find and hire. The most qualified professionals are often already comfortable in a long-term role and aren’t actively applying to the job boards of manufacturers who are looking to hire quality assurance engineers.
With 20 years of experience filling tough jobs, Hunter helps employers navigate these challenges and fill quality assurance engineer roles in an average of 15 days.
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Many manufacturers struggle to hire quality assurance engineers because the skill set is increasingly rare. Candidates who understand both legacy manufacturing equipment and modern testing tools are in short supply, and those who do often have high salary expectations driven by competition from tech-forward industries. At the same time, outdated tooling and resource constraints can make it harder to attract top QA talent.
Hunter’s quality assurance engineer staffing agency approach goes beyond job postings. We engage a quiet-search network of experienced manufacturing professionals who aren’t actively applying but are open to the right opportunity. This enables us to attract more qualified hires, with 92% of manufacturing professionals placed by Hunter bringing over five years of experience. Our process works well across the entire staffing lifecycle:
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Get in touch to share your open QA roles, manufacturing processes, testing requirements, and quality standards.
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Onboarding support is handled so your team can stay focused on quality.
Access to high-quality professionals – Includes a strong percentage of passive workers not actively applying on job boards.
Faster time-to-hire – Average turnaround of 15 days from request to placement for manufacturing roles.
Better retention – 93% of placements stay 3+ years.
Flexible solutions – Permanent, contract, and project-based manufacturing staffing.
Risk free – Guaranteed contingent search. Pay only when we deliver.
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QA engineers must combine process knowledge, technical testing skills, and a proactive mindset—making them harder to find than many other manufacturing roles. As automation increases and compliance standards tighten, demand continues to outpace supply, especially for candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience.
Candidates with strong testing or automation skills may hesitate to move into environments with older systems unless expectations and growth opportunities are clear. Clear role definition and realistic job previews help attract candidates who can adapt and add value.
Beyond certifications, employers should prioritize candidates who understand manufacturing workflows, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and testing systems. A strong attention to detail and willingness to challenge processes are critical for preventing quality issues.
Contingent staffing is often used during audits, system transitions, or periods of increased quality workload. It allows manufacturers to maintain coverage without committing to a permanent hire before fit is proven.
Timelines vary based on specialization, but with clear requirements and targeted outreach, quality assurance engineer roles are commonly filled in about 15 days, even in competitive markets.
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