Senior Quality Engineer - Metals Manufacturing & Lead Auditor

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our metals manufacturing environment in Illinois. The role focuses on strengthening the Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement, and leading structured problem-solving initiatives.

You will manage corrective actions, audits, and training, interfacing with operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and to improve overall quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with QMS, internal auditing, supplier quality and corrective actions.
• Proven leadership in structured problem solving using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with prior improvement project leadership.
• Qualified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience developing quality procedures and training personnel.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and metals industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support the QMS implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits; document findings and close actions.
• Serve as Lead Auditor; train and mentor internal auditors.
• Facilitate corrective action requests including verification and sustainability.
• Lead 8D, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem solving.
• Coordinate supplier quality programs, inspections, and NCR dispositions.
• Interface with customers and third-party auditors on quality requirements.
• Support metrology programs, calibration, and CMM-related activities.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and deviations.

Skills

Quality systems

Internal auditing

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

FMEA

Control Plans

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy or equivalent

Tools

CMM technology

ISO 9001

AS9100

Metrology equipment

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our metals manufacturing environment in Illinois. The role focuses on strengthening the Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement, and leading structured problem-solving initiatives.

You will manage corrective actions, audits, and training, interfacing with operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and to improve overall quality performance.