Senior Quality Engineer

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Spring Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing role in a metals environment responsible for maintaining QMS, leading audits, and guiding corrective actions across suppliers and internal teams.

You will apply 8D, RCA, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to prevent defects, improve process controls, and train staff on quality systems. The role engages with customers and auditors on quality requirements and compliance across manufacturing operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with QMS, auditing, supplier quality, and corrective action.
• Led structured problem-solving using 8D and RCA.
• FMEA and Control Plans knowledge.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with improvement projects.
• Lead Auditor with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Willing to work in an active manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead and participate in internal and supplier quality audits, including identifying nonconformances and corrective action closure.
• Serve as a Lead Auditor and provide training to internal auditors.
• Facilitate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and sustainability audits.
• Lead cross-functional structured problem-solving using 8D and RCA.
• Support supplier quality programs, including supplier audits and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Interface with customers and third-party auditors on quality requirements and CAPAs.
• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, guiding manufacturing and inspection personnel.
• Coordinate customer audits and external quality system audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and deviations when required.
• Support dimensional inspection and metrology programs (CMM, laser, Romer).
• Improve measurement techniques and calibration records.
• Develop quality performance metrics to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Apply FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and supply chain to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote safety, quality accountability, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Quality engineering

QMS experience

Internal auditing

Corrective action management

Root cause analysis

8D methodology

FMEA

Control plans

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lead Auditor

Metrology

CMM technology

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy

Herramientas

CMM

3D inspection software

Calibration equipment

Descripción del empleo

Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

Quality Systems | Corrective Action | Supplier Quality | Internal Auditing

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support and strengthen quality management systems within a metals manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, leading structured problem-solving initiatives, managing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical manufacturing background, extensive experience with quality systems and auditing, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Lead and participate in internal and supplier quality audits, including identifying nonconformances, documenting findings, communicating results, and ensuring corrective action closure.

• Serve as a Lead Auditor and provide training, mentoring, and guidance to internal auditors.

• Facilitate Corrective Action Requests (CARs), including verification, effectiveness measurement, and sustainability audits to prevent recurring quality issues.

• Lead cross-functional structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.

• Support supplier quality programs, including supplier audits, inspection plans, nonconformance evaluations, and disposition of nonconforming materials.

• Interface directly with customers and third-party auditors regarding quality requirements, specifications, manufacturing capabilities, product concerns, and corrective actions.

• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical requirements, providing guidance and training to manufacturing and inspection personnel.

• Coordinate and support customer audits, external quality system audits, and customer inspection activities.

• Develop and maintain quality procedures, documentation, and customer-specific deviations when required.

• Support dimensional inspection and metrology programs, including CMM, laser measurement, Romer technology, and associated 3D inspection software.

• Partner with inspection personnel to improve measurement techniques, equipment utilization, and inspection accuracy.

• Provide oversight and continuous improvement of calibration programs, measurement system validation, equipment certifications, and calibration records.

• Develop, monitor, and communicate quality performance metrics to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve manufacturing processes.

• Apply FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies to strengthen process controls, eliminate waste, and drive measurable improvements.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and support operational excellence.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum five years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems, internal auditing, supplier quality, and corrective action management.

• Significant experience leading structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing 8D and root cause analysis.

• Extensive knowledge of process control methodologies, particularly FMEA and Control Plans.

• Six Sigma Black Belt with experience completing multiple improvement projects.

• Qualified Lead Auditor with experience in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.

• Experience developing quality procedures, conducting audits, and training manufacturing personnel.

• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Previous experience in metals manufacturing and/or knowledge of metallurgy.

• Experience with dimensional inspection, metrology systems, calibration programs, and CMM technology.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification preferred.

• Ability and willingness to work in an active manufacturing environment, including exposure to seasonal temperature extremes.

Work Environment

This position combines office-based quality systems responsibilities with hands‑on involvement in manufacturing operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with production, engineering, inspection, and quality teams on the manufacturing floor.