Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing & Lead Auditor

LRSolutions, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to reinforce quality management in a metals manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement, lead structured problem solving, manage corrective actions, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong QA leadership, auditing experience, and expertise in FMEA, 8D, and Lean/Six Sigma to elevate quality performance across operations, engineering and suppliers on the shop floor.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong quality systems, auditing, and corrective action experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits, including nonconformances, documenting findings, communicating results, and CAPA 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Quality Engineering

Auditing

8D Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-functional Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Metallurgy or equivalent

Herramientas

CMM

Laser Measurement

Romer Technology

3D Inspection Software

Descripción del empleo

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to reinforce quality management in a metals manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement, lead structured problem solving, manage corrective actions, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong QA leadership, auditing experience, and expertise in FMEA, 8D, and Lean/Six Sigma to elevate quality performance across operations, engineering and suppliers on the shop floor.