Quality Engineer

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 (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product quality by developing and maintaining quality standards, supporting compliance with ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with production, engineering, and supply chain to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and improve overall product reliability and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• 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

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• 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 and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• ISO 14001 experience
• Lean / Six Sigma certification
• Experience in electrical, power, or similar manufacturing environments
• Supplier quality or manufacturability experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to travel internationally (passport required)
• Role includes regular time in a manufacturing environment

Compensation Range: $80,000-$85,000

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI-based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.