Senior Quality Engineer - Metals Manufacturing Leader

The Recruiting Hive; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen our Quality Management System within a metals manufacturing environment. You will lead QMS activities, internal and supplier audits, corrective actions, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of quality engineering experience, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead Auditor credentials (ISO 9001/AS9100), and hands‑on metrology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with QMS, auditing, supplier quality, and corrective actions.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving (8D and RCA).
• Knowledge of FMEA and Control Plans.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with improvement projects.
• Lead Auditor with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 experience.
• Experience developing quality procedures, audits, and training manufacturing personnel.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Metals manufacturing/metallurgy experience and metrology familiarity.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS implementation, maintenance, and improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits and track corrective actions.
• Serve as Lead Auditor; train and mentor internal auditors.
• Facilitate CAR processes, verify effectiveness, and conduct sustainability audits.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving using 8D and RCA.
• Support supplier quality programs and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Interface with customers and auditors on quality requirements.
• Interpret drawings and specs; train manufacturing and inspection staff.
• Coordinate customer audits and external quality system audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and deviations when required.
• Oversee calibration programs and CMM/metrology activities.
• Monitor quality metrics to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to strengthen controls and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Promote safety, quality accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management systems

Internal auditing

Supplier quality

Corrective action management

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Control Plans

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lead Auditor

Metrology / CMM

Dimensional inspection

Communication / leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent education and experience

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen our Quality Management System within a metals manufacturing environment. You will lead QMS activities, internal and supplier audits, corrective actions, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of quality engineering experience, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lead Auditor credentials (ISO 9001/AS9100), and hands‑on metrology knowledge.