Quality Engineer

LHH; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

2 Weeks PTO (negotiable)

Paid sick leave

STD and LTD

Norton LifeLock

Job summary

A recruitment solutions firm is seeking a Quality Engineer in Woodstock, IL. The role includes supporting quality across manufacturing and supply chain, managing nonconformance material processes, and driving corrective actions. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2–5+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Applicants should demonstrate effective collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in a quality engineering or assurance role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with NCRs, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with NCRs, CAPA, root cause analysis, and customer returns.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; detail oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate across operations, supply chain, logistics, and engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality documentation systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience a plus.
• Willing to travel occasionally for customer or supplier quality activities.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k); HSA and FSA; Life/AD&D; STD/LTD; Norton LifeLock.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process quality across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Manage nonconformance materials including NCRs.
• Work with suppliers to address quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality issues, including returns and follow‑ups.
• Coordinate inspection, disposition, and documentation of incoming materials, in‑process items, and returns.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, logistics, supply chain, and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and metrics to support reviews and improvements.
• Participate in quality meetings, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring quality requirements are defined and communicated.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Quality documentation

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our client's organization in the Woodstock, IL area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support product and process quality across manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
• Manage nonconforming material processes, including issuing and tracking non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer quality issues, including returns, complaints, and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate inspection, disposition, and documentation of incoming materials, in‑process items, and returned goods.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, logistics, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues impacting delivery or inventory.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and metrics to support internal reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in quality meetings, audits, and improvement initiatives to strengthen overall quality systems.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring quality requirements are defined, documented, and communicated.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–5+ years of experience in a quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar).
• Hands‑on experience with NCRs, CAPA, root cause analysis, and customer return management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments including operations, supply chain, logistics, and engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for supplier, customer, and internal interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quality documentation systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed to support customer or supplier quality activities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 2 Weeks PTO (negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton LifeLock

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