Quality Engineer: Lean, CAPA & Supplier Quality

LHH; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours)

Paid sick leave where applicable by US

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer in Illinois to drive manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve processes, reduce quality risks, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier development, and Lean/Kaizen projects, plus developing quality metrics and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with RCAs, CAPA, SPC, Lean, Supplier Quality, and Internal Auditing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations to reduce scrap and improve yield.
• Manage supplier quality performance, SCARs, and supplier improvement.
• Lead CI projects using Lean, SPC, Kaizen.
• Support audits, quality-system compliance, and validation IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Develop and report quality metrics, KPIs, and trends.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Supplier Quality

Internal Auditing

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer in Illinois to drive manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve processes, reduce quality risks, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier development, and Lean/Kaizen projects, plus developing quality metrics and supporting