Senior Quality Engineer – Metals Manufacturing Excellence

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy

Tools

CMM

3D inspection software

Calibration equipment

Job description

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.