Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Lean & Six Sigma Leader

Red Seal Recruiting; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to leading quality initiatives and process control across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on integrating customer requirements with a quality culture, and driving continuous improvement through structured problem solving and collaboration.

The candidate will support CAR systems, develop FMEA and control plans, and participate in APQP activities to ensure robust production processes and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Metallurgy (or equivalent). Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years quality leadership experience with hands-on shop floor continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects completed; Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2008 or AS9100

Responsibilities

• Lead development of best-in-class quality culture and process control on the shop floor.
• Drive company-wide continuous improvement with emphasis on problem solving and data-driven decisions.
• Support CAR system and build cross-functional teams for improvements.
• Articulate process control and quality culture to all employee owners.
• Lead quality problem-solving events and champion quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales and production leaders to ensure quality across the value stream.
• Provide engineering support to ensure proper application of quality methods during investigations.
• Participate in FMEA and control plans for processes and customer projects.
• Contribute to APQP activities and determine measurement system needs.
• Organize resources to address real-time in-process quality issues; drive timely resolutions.
• Travel overnight as necessary.

Skills

Strategic problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy

Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Minitab

APQP / FMEA Tools

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to leading quality initiatives and process control across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on integrating customer requirements with a quality culture, and driving continuous improvement through structured problem solving and collaboration.

The candidate will support CAR systems, develop FMEA and control plans, and participate in APQP activities to ensure robust production processes and supplier quality.