Manufacturing Quality Engineer | ISO 9001 & CAPA Lead

Socomec Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Group in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality standards, support ISO 9001 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across production, engineering and supply chain.

You will lead CAPA, root cause analyses, manage nonconformances and SCARs, develop product specs and sampling plans, and assist with audits to improve reliability and reduce manufacturing errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related).
• 2-5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 (required).
• Experience with CAPA, nonconformances, complaints, or SCARs.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production teams to maintain quality standards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and supplier corrective actions (SCARs).
• Lead and support CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop product specifications, sampling plans, and quality procedures.
• Support internal and external ISO 9001 audits.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive improvement actions.
• Maintain documentation and support QMS requirements.
• Assist with Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management and engineering changes.
• Ensure products are manufactured to design specifications.
• Support supplier and equipment evaluations from a quality perspective.
• Help reduce manufacturing errors and improve consistency.
• Promote a safety-first culture and support risk prevention.

Job description

Socomec Group in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality standards, support ISO 9001 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across production, engineering and supply chain.

You will lead CAPA, root cause analyses, manage nonconformances and SCARs, develop product specs and sampling plans, and assist with audits to improve reliability and reduce manufacturing errors.