Senior Quality Engineer - Industrial Manufacturer

North Barrington, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
My client is a global industrial manufacturer serving the automotive, aerospace, and medical device markets, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join their expanding quality team. In this role, the Senior Quality Engineer will act as a key leader within the department, supporting Quality Management by driving major continuous‑improvement initiatives and leading both internal and customer audit activities.
  • Multi-industry opportunity
  • Financially stable and growing

About Our Client

My client, a family‑owned industrial manufacturer with more than a century in business, is a leading producer of metal components for the automotive, aerospace, and medical device sectors. With a global footprint of over 600 employees and operations across Asia and Europe, they continue to expand their reach and capabilities. Under new leadership within the Quality Department, the organization has recently undergone a strategic revitalization-strengthening structure, sharpening focus, and enhancing team alignment. Quality is a core priority for the company, supported by robust certifications including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and AS9100.

Job Description

  • Lead key continuous improvement and quality-focused projects in support of the Quality Management team.
  • Utilize statistical techniques to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data to improve production efficiency.
  • Partner with both internal and external customers to address and resolve questions, concerns, requirements, complaints, and product rejections.
  • Collaborate across multiple departments to address quality issues with urgency and drive corrective actions through implementation and verification.
  • Support the inspection department with internal investigations and material disposition activities.
  • Conduct internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and host customer visits as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in engineering or a related field required
  • Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or AS9100
  • New Product Introduction experience
  • Core Tools - PPAPs, FMEAs, SPC, etc.
  • Problem-solving mindset with root cause and CAPA experience
  • Experience with metals manufacturing is a plus
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Salary upwards of $110,000
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • 17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)
  • 401k matching up to 5.5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6952243

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
North Barrington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-022026-6952243