Senior Quality Engineer, Metals Manufacturing & Audits

Genie Matthews and Associates; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen the Quality Management System 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 has a strong manufacturing background, extensive auditing experience, and a collaborative approach with operations, suppliers, and customers to elevate quality performance.

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 (8D and root cause analysis).
• Six Sigma Black Belt with proven improvement project delivery.
• ASQ certification preferred; Lead Auditor for ISO 9001/AS9100 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits, document nonconformances, and closure actions.
• Serve as Lead Auditor and train internal auditors.
• Facilitate Corrective Action Requests and verify effectiveness.
• Lead 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Support supplier quality programs including audits and disposition.
• Interface with customers and auditors on quality requirements.
• Interpret specifications and drawings for manufacturing and inspection.
• Coordinate customer audits and external quality system audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and deviations.
• Oversee calibration programs and measurement system validation.
• Track quality performance metrics and drive process improvements.
• Apply FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, Lean to strengthen controls.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote safety and quality culture.

Skills

Quality Systems

Corrective Action

Supplier Quality

Internal Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Five years of quality engineering experience

Tools

CMM

Metrology Systems

Gage R&R

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen the Quality Management System 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 has a strong manufacturing background, extensive auditing experience, and a collaborative approach with operations, suppliers, and customers to elevate quality performance.