Quality Assurance Lead - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Actalent; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead development and implementation of quality systems across manufacturing operations.

You will champion Lean processes, conduct audits, and partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive measurable improvements in product quality and efficiency.

This contract-to-hire role is onsite in Schaumburg with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and quality standards.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and procedures.
• Experience applying Lean principles to drive results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of quality systems and standards.
• Conduct internal audits and assess compliance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and standardize operations.
• Drive projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate quality certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with operations and engineering to implement improvements.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs.
• Build supplier partnerships and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lean

QMS

Audits

Data analysis

Job description

Actalent in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead development and implementation of quality systems across manufacturing operations.

You will champion Lean processes, conduct audits, and partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive measurable improvements in product quality and efficiency.

This contract-to-hire role is onsite in Schaumburg with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.