Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Auditor & Continuous Improvement

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Quality Engineer role in a metals manufacturing setting focused on strengthening the Quality Management System (QMS) and driving continuous improvement. You will lead internal and supplier quality audits, manage corrective actions, and act as Lead Auditor, providing training to staff and ensuring audit findings are closed effectively.

Role requires strong manufacturing background, extensive experience with quality systems, metrology, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, FMEA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with QMS, auditing, supplier quality and CAR management.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving (8D, RCA).
• Knowledge of FMEA and Control Plans.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects.
• Lead Auditor with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 experience.
• Experience in metals manufacturing and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits; document nonconformances and close CAPAs.
• Act as Lead Auditor; train and mentor internal auditors.
• Facilitate CARs with verification and sustainability audits.
• Lead 8D, RCA, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Support supplier quality programs and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Interface with customers and auditors on quality requirements and corrective actions.
• Interpret drawings and specs; train manufacturing personnel.

Skills

QMS

Auditing

Root cause

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

CMM

Laser measurement

Romer/3D inspection

Metrology systems

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer role in a metals manufacturing setting focused on strengthening the Quality Management System (QMS) and driving continuous improvement. You will lead internal and supplier quality audits, manage corrective actions, and act as Lead Auditor, providing training to staff and ensuring audit findings are closed effectively.

Role requires strong manufacturing background, extensive experience with quality systems, metrology, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, FMEA).