Quality Engineer III (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer III to lead strategic quality initiatives, advance the QMS, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

As deputy to the Quality Manager, you will lead audits, drive KPI-driven improvements, mentor junior engineers, and champion DFM, PFMEA, and supplier quality programs. This role requires 7+ years of regulated manufacturing quality experience, knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100/ISO 13485, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 standards.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• ASQ CSQP or ability to obtain within one year.
• U.S. person (per ITAR/EAR requirements).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA Manager, lead meetings and planning.
• Harmonize QMS and standardize best practices across sites.
• Lead customer audits and regulatory inspections (ISO/AS9100/FDA).
• Define and track strategic quality goals and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving for scrap, returns, and field failures.
• Develop supplier quality programs and improvement plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical development sessions.
• Support DFM, PFMEA, and process validation during product development.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audits

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

About the Role

Are you ready to take your quality expertise to the next level? As a Quality Engineer III, you’ll be a senior leader driving strategic quality initiatives, advancing our Quality Management System (QMS), and ensuring compliance across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing cross‑functional teams, and shaping the future of quality excellence. You’ll act as a deputy to the Quality Manager, lead critical audits, and champion continuous improvement efforts that directly impact customer satisfaction and business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as assistant to the QA Manager, leading meetings and supporting departmental planning.
• Drive QMS harmonization and best practice standardization across sites.
• Act as site lead for customer audits and regulatory inspections (ISO, AS9100, FDA if applicable).
• Define and track strategic quality goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Lead multi-disciplinary problem-solving for systemic issues (scrap, warranty returns, field failures).
• Develop and implement supplier quality programs, including audits and performance improvement plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical development sessions.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM), PFMEA, and process validation during product development.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 standards.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Proven success in leading audits, managing customer/supplier relationships, and driving measurable improvements.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or ability to obtain within one year.
• U.S. person (per ITAR/EAR requirements).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key influencer in shaping quality strategy.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Make an impact in a company committed to innovation and excellence.

The salary range for this position is $87,800-109,800. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.