Senior Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in the United States is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to shape quality strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives for advanced electronic components. You will drive compliance with RoHS and other global standards, oversee DVT, HALT, and reliability testing, and mentor teams in root-cause analysis and supplier collaboration to ensure product excellence and customer satisfaction.

This leadership role offers visibility, autonomy, and ongoing opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or similar roles.
• Strong PCB experience and electronics exposure with component-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with failure analysis, metrology, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS).
• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead quality strategy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals).
• Evaluate and enhance testing processes including DVT, HALT, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts, including customer failure investigations and supplier corrective actions (SCARs).
• Drive product quality improvements through specification analysis and engineering change initiatives.
• Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards and resolve defects at the source.

Skills

PCB experience

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Reliability testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab/JMP

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

Pay Rate: $90,000–$110,000 (based on experience)

We're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer for an innovative, fast-growing technology manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across multiple industries. This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape quality strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction. If you’re looking to step into a leadership-driven engineering role with autonomy, technical depth, and strong career growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quality strategy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
• Evaluate and enhance testing processes including DVT, HALT, and reliability testing methodologies
• Lead root cause analysis efforts, including customer failure investigations and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
• Drive product quality improvements through specification analysis and engineering change initiatives
• Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards and resolve defects at the source

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong PCB experience and electronics exposure with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or similar roles
• Strong experience with failure analysis, metrology, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
• Knowledge of global compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred

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