Manufacturing Quality & CI Engineer | Lean Leader

Your Talent Team; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead quality culture and continuous improvement across manufacturing. You will drive problem solving, process control, and data-driven improvements while aligning with customer requirements (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace) and NADCAP/AS9100 expectations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop FMEA and control plans, support CAR activities, and mentor shop floor personnel to sustain best-in-class quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy required; CQE preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of quality leadership with shop floor CI experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects; Lead Auditor for ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Metals industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality culture and company-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support CAR system and drive cross-functional improvement teams.
• Develop FMEA and control plans for key processes and projects.
• Coordinate audits and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide engineering support to operations for root-cause resolution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or Metallurgy

ASQ CQE preferred

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

GD&T

Job description

Your Talent Team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead quality culture and continuous improvement across manufacturing. You will drive problem solving, process control, and data-driven improvements while aligning with customer requirements (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace) and NADCAP/AS9100 expectations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop FMEA and control plans, support CAR activities, and mentor shop floor personnel to sustain best-in-class quality.