Senior QA Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

LHH; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Itasca, IL is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to review customer orders, lead audits, and drive continuous process improvements. The role requires strong analytical skills and at least 5 years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities include ensuring customer requirements are captured in process plans (PO review, FAIR, PPAP), supporting inspectors, and leading corrective actions and audits under ISO/QMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, chemfilm, welding and/or brazing preferred.
• Bachelor of Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders and ensure requirements are included in process plans.
• Lead audits and respond to customer complaints for non-conforming parts.
• Create necessary documentation, including PPAPs and QA test plans.
• Support inspectors to ensure compliance with purchase orders and specifications.
• Review FAIRs and lead corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Lead customer and compliance audits, including SCA audits.
• Develop and implement continual process improvements to the QMS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science preferred

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Itasca, IL is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to review customer orders, lead audits, and drive continuous process improvements. The role requires strong analytical skills and at least 5 years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities include ensuring customer requirements are captured in process plans (PO review, FAIR, PPAP), supporting inspectors, and leading corrective actions and audits under ISO/QMS guidelines.