Quality Lead – Steel Manufacturing & Process Improvement

W3Global; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Quality Technician/Supervisor for an on-site role in our Illinois manufacturing facility. You will inspect products, conduct measurements, document results, and work with production to prevent defects.

Responsibilities include leading quality audits, training staff, reading drawings, performing CAPA, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills and safe, organized work practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with QC/QA and audits.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• On-site manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
• Supervisory or lead experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel products and processes to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Perform measurements and quality checks using appropriate inspection tools and equipment.
• Record and maintain accurate quality and inspection documentation.
• Identify quality issues and perform root-cause analysis to determine why problems occurred.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defects and improve quality.
• Conduct and coordinate internal quality audits and follow up on findings.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to identify and resolve quality problems.
• Help improve manufacturing processes and reduce scrap, defects, and rework.
• Train production employees on quality procedures and requirements.
• Assign inspection tasks and provide direction to quality personnel when needed.
• Ensure quality procedures are followed and support compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and measurement reports.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while following all company safety procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Inspection tools

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Measurement tools

Quality management software

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Quality Technician/Supervisor for an on-site role in our Illinois manufacturing facility. You will inspect products, conduct measurements, document results, and work with production to prevent defects.

Responsibilities include leading quality audits, training staff, reading drawings, performing CAPA, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills and safe, organized work practices.