Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for a major steel manufacturing facility in Calumet City, IL. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, supporting production with metallurgical expertise, and driving quality improvements on the plant floor.

The successful applicant will have a metallurgy or materials science background, experience in heavy industry, and familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred; data-driven improvements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and plant-floor communication.

Responsibilities

• Support QA efforts in a large-scale manufacturing environment to ensure product specifications and internal standards.
• Partner with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production.
• Analyze process and product data to identify quality improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems.
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality meetings.
• Conduct daily floor audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the steel and heavy industrial sector, supplying essential products to industries including automotive, construction, and packaging. The company is investing heavily in one of its flagship facilities through operational expansion, new manufacturing capabilities, and continued growth of its engineering and quality teams to support future demand and innovation.

Job Description

Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards. Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production. Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement. Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions. Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedures. Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings. Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred. Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements. Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment. Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.

What's On Offer

• Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k with ~6% company match.
• PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 weeks.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Calumet City

Contract Type: Permanent