Quality Assurance Engineer | Steel

Michael Page; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with ~6% match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Engineer in Illinois to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer expectations and quality standards. The successful candidate will review specifications, provide support to production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of quality engineering experience. The role offers a salary range of $70K-$90K, full benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 preferred.
• Exposure to metals or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance with customer specifications.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain quality management systems.
• Investigate product non-conformance and lead corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree

Tools

Quality systems (ISO 9001)

Job description

This position supports manufacturing operations by ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations and quality standards. It achieves this through audits, process enhancements, and technical assessments. The role collaborates closely with operations to promote continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and maintain compliance with established quality systems.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer in the metals and heavy industrial sector, currently investing heavily to expand and modernize a key production facility. They offer a stable yet forward-thinking environment, supported by strong leadership committed to quality, operational excellence, and ongoing continuous improvement.

Description

• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure product compliance
• Provide technical and metallurgical support to manufacturing operations
• Analyze production data to identify quality issues and drive process improvements
• Conduct internal audits and support maintenance of the quality management systemInvestigate product non-conformance and lead root cause and corrective action efforts
• Partner with operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Maintain quality documentation including FMEA, Control Plans, and related systems
• Respond to customer complaints and support resolution of quality issues
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and trials
• Generate quality reports, lead meetings, and perform daily floor audits

Profile

• A Bachelor's or technical degree (flexible based on experience)
• 1+ years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly operations
• Experience working with quality systems such as ISO 9001 (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment
• Exposure to metals, steel, or heavy industrial manufacturing (preferred)

Job Offer

• Salary likely in the $70K-$90K range (or up to $100K for experienced candidates)
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision)
• 401k with ~6% match
• PTO structure (2 weeks to 3 weeks after first year)

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.