Quality Engineer

M-Works Search; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus opportunity

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Direct exposure to executive leadership

Job summary

A precision aerospace manufacturer located in Elmhurst, Illinois, is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to elevate quality performance within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and lead internal and external audits. This role offers competitive salary ranging from $90,000–$110,000, along with benefits such as a 401(k) plan and direct exposure to executive leadership. The candidate should have over 2 years of experience in aerospace quality engineering and a strong go-getter mindset.

Qualifications

• Greater than 2 years of experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality.
• Strong internal auditing experience required.
• AS9100 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal auditing practices and support audit readiness.
• Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and responses.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing quality

Internal auditing

AS9100 compliance

Customer quality complaint investigation

Leadership presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Aerospace Quality Engineer

Precision Aerospace Manufacturing | Fully On-Site – Suburban Chicago

Elevate Quality Performance in a High-Precision Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
Are you a driven quality professional who thrives in regulated manufacturing environments and takes ownership of compliance, audits, and corrective action?

My client, a manufacturer of aerospace components in a precision manufacturing setting, is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to play a visible and high-impact role within their Quality organization.
This is an opportunity to work at the center of compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence—supporting AS9100 standards, FAA/EASA requirements, and driving real accountability across the plant. If you are a “go-getter” who works autonomously, takes initiative, and wants exposure to executive leadership within a global multi-site manufacturing group, this role offers both responsibility and long-term growth.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive base salary: $90,000–$110,000 based on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HSA medical plans and dental insurance
• 10 annual paid company holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Career path growth within a global, multi-site manufacturing organization

Position Summary

The Aerospace Quality Engineer plans and conducts activities related to quality assurance of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and finished components. This role serves as a key resource ensuring regulatory compliance, internal audit effectiveness, and customer quality expectations are consistently met.
You will lead and support internal and external audits, participate as a senior member of the Material Review Board (MRB), support First Article Inspection documentation, and drive corrective and preventive action initiatives. This is a hands‑on quality engineering role requiring independent judgment, strong documentation skills, and the ability to influence multiple departments.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong internal auditing practices and support audit readiness
• Lead and support internal and external audits and source inspections
• Serve as a senior member of the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Write, review, and approve First Article Inspection documentation
• Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and responses
• Support FAA and EASA documentation and regulatory requirements
• Investigate and respond to customer quality complaints
• Provide quality engineering support to manufacturing and assembly teams

What You’ll Bring

• Greater than 2 years of experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality
• Strong internal auditing experience required
• AS9100 experience strongly preferred
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 experience considered
• Experience supporting FAA and/or EASA compliance environments
• MRB participation and corrective action leadership experience
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of quality initiatives
• “Go-getter” mindset with strong communication and leadership presence
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience

How To Apply

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