Senior Manufacturing Quality & Process Engineer

Accounting Search; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to lead process improvements, integrating customer requirements (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace) and driving a best-in-class quality culture on the shop floor. This role collaborates across departments to implement robust QA practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of quality leadership experience, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lead Auditor credentials; experience with APQP, FMEA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy; CQE preferred.
• 7+ years of quality leadership with hands-on shop floor improvements.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects completed.
• Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2008 or AS9100 preferred.
• Metals industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a best-in-class quality culture.
• Drive company-wide continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Support the CAR system and build cross-functional teams.
• Articulate process control importance to all levels.
• Lead quality initiatives and data-driven problem solving events.
• Coordinate quality metrics and training across departments.
• Ensure resources for quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Assist internal and supplier quality audits and layered process audits.
• Provide engineering support to ensure proper application of quality methods.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

8‑D

Lean tools

VSM

Root cause analysis

Statistics

GD&T

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy

Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) preferred

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Search in Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to lead process improvements, integrating customer requirements (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace) and driving a best-in-class quality culture on the shop floor. This role collaborates across departments to implement robust QA practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of quality leadership experience, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lead Auditor credentials; experience with APQP, FMEA, and