Lead Quality Engineer – Metals Manufacturing & Audits

Accounting Search; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems in a metals manufacturing environment. This role leads continuous improvement, audits, corrective actions, and collaboration across operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to enhance quality performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead Auditor with ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, and strong problem-solving skills using 8D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems and internal auditing.
• Lead Auditor with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and proven improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and improvement.
• Lead and participate in internal and supplier quality audits, document nonconformances and verify corrective actions.
• Act as Lead Auditor, deliver training and guidance to junior auditors.
• Coordinate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and sustainment audits.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality programs including supplier audits and inspection plans.
• Interface with customers and third-party auditors on quality requirements and CAPAs.
• Interpret drawings and technical requirements for manufacturing and inspection personnel.
• Coordinate customer audits and external quality system audits.

Skills

Quality systems

Internal auditing

Lead Auditor

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMM

Laser measurement

Romer

3D inspection software

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems in a metals manufacturing environment. This role leads continuous improvement, audits, corrective actions, and collaboration across operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to enhance quality performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing quality, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead Auditor with ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, and strong problem-solving skills using 8D