Senior Quality Engineer | Cutting Edge Electronics

Michael Page; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality initiatives in a manufacturing setting. The role partners with operations, engineering, supply chain, and customers to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and client requirements.

Responsibilities include leading NPI quality activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPAP), developing control and validation documents, performing data analysis, CAPA, supplier quality, and internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, and ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quality lead for NPI, supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation such as control plans, inspection plans, validation protocols, and quality procedures.
• Monitor product and process performance through data analysis, trend reporting, and statistical methods.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve yields, reliability, and process capability.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

My client is hiring an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and customers to ensure products and processes meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

My client is a global manufacturer of electronic products that have impactful, life-saving applications. Located in the Chicago suburbs, they are experiencing a period of growth, and thanks to their impressive customer base & high-tech products, they have ambitious plans for the future!

Description

• Serve as the quality lead for new product introductions (NPI), supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation such as control plans, inspection plans, validation protocols, and quality procedures.
• Monitor product and process performance through data analysis, trend reporting, and statistical methods.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve yields, reliability, and process capability.
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO and other applicable quality management system requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including follow-up actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive document control, risk assessments, and quality system enhancements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality expectations, resolve issues, and improve supplier performance.
• Act as a key customer-facing representative for quality-related concerns and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize quality tools and methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of engineering tools: PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using statistical and quality analysis software such as Minitab or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams.
• Electronics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• SMT manufacturing experience is a plus.

Job Offer

• Base salary $100,000 - $120,000 depending on level of experience
• 5% annual bonus incentive
• Comprehensive health coverage through BCBS
• 3 weeks PTO & 11 company holidays
• 4% 401(k) match
  

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