Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer – High-Impact Role with Fast-Track to Management | $75K–$85K Location: Northern Suburbs of Chicago (On-Site, Day Shift)
An established metal products manufacturer in the north suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team during a high-growth and reinvestment phase. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on problem solver to take ownership of quality functions and build toward a Quality Manager role in the near future.
If you're looking for a role that blends shop-floor troubleshooting with documentation and audits—and you're ready to step into a leadership track—this is the one.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Direct path to Quality Manager as current leadership builds succession
Privately held , well-capitalized parent company investing heavily in equipment and plant upgrades
Tight-knit, stable team with long tenure and support from corporate
Balance of autonomy and stability with the backing of a larger organization
Diverse, union-represented plant with a welcoming environment
High visibility across shop and leadership
Key Responsibilities:
Spend 50% of time on the shop floor addressing nonconformances, root cause analysis, and working directly with machinists/fabricators
Conduct internal audits, document quality issues , and lead corrective action processes
Investigate and respond to customer complaints , working cross-functionally to implement permanent fixes
Handle occasional instrument calibration , PPAPs, and quality documentation
Must-Have Qualifications:
3+ years in a dedicated Quality Engineer role within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
Root cause analysis and internal audit experience
Comfortable in both office and shop floor environments (loud, PPE required)
Proficient with measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, mics)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate issues from complaint to resolution
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strongly Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
Experience in metal stamping, machining, forming, or fabrication
Familiarity with ISO 9001 , PPAPs, and instrument calibration
Interview Process:
Initial Teams interview with the Quality Manager
Final on-site interview and facility tour
This is a confidential search being handled by our team. If you're a hands-on, analytical quality professional ready to grow into leadership—and want to work somewhere you’re valued and visible—this could be your next great move.
Apply now or reach out to schedule a conversation. Interviews are actively being scheduled.
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Location:
Libertyville
Category:
17-2112.00 - Industrial Engineers

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