Quality Engineer

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for our Rantoul, IL facility to support manufacturing quality systems, supplier quality, and process improvement.

You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.

This role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, SPC, lean manufacturing, data analysis, audits, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Statistical and quality data analysis experience.
• Supplier quality experience.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into recurring manufacturing quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and implement CAPA.
• Analyze production and quality trends to identify improvements.
• Partner with Operations to reduce scrap and improve yield.
• Support new production line startups and manufacturing transfers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance.
• Participate in supplier audits as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality scorecards.
• Partner with Purchasing to improve supplier performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Perform process capability studies.
• Recommend improvements increasing quality, safety, productivity.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Supplier Quality

Internal Auditing

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing quality systems, supplier quality, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Rantoul manufacturing facility.

This position partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.

Manufacturing Quality

• Lead investigations into recurring manufacturing quality issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Analyze production and quality trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield.
• Support new production line startups and manufacturing transfers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance.
• Participate in supplier audits as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality scorecards.
• Partner with Purchasing to improve supplier performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Perform process capability studies.
• Recommend improvements that increase quality, safety, and productivity.

Quality Systems

• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead or participate in internal audits.
• Support customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain quality metrics and KPI dashboards.
• Review quality trends and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Support or lead validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, as needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Develop monthly quality reports.
• Track trends related to:
• Customer complaints
• Scrap
• CAPAs
• Supplier issues
• Present findings, recommendations, and solutions to management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and CAPA.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Statistical and quality data analysis experience.
• Supplier quality experience.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality Management System experience within a drug product and/or medical device manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• FDA/cGMP experience.
• ERP system experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Safety, QC Laboratory, Corporate Quality, R&I, and Tech Transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Essential Functions

• Work throughout all areas of the manufacturing facility.
• Alternate between standing, sitting, and walking throughout the workday.
• Perform reaching, bending, stooping, and other physical activities as needed.
• Lift approximately 15–25 lbs.
• Work additional hours when business needs require.
• Follow established Quality and Safety systems and policies.
• Complete required hazardous and non-hazardous waste management training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.