Senior Quality Engineer - Metals Manufacturing & QMS Lead

RRC Solutions Group; Spring Grove (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RRC Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems within a metals manufacturing setting. The role focuses on auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with QMS, ISO/AS9100, and dimensional metrology, and will lead problem-solving initiatives using 8D and root-cause analysis. This position blends office and floor work.

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.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with experience completing multiple improvement projects.
• Qualified Lead Auditor with experience in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience developing quality procedures, conducting audits, and training manufacturing personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits, including identifying nonconformances, documenting findings, communicating results, and ensuring corrective action 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 to prevent recurring quality issues.
• 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.

Connaissances

Quality Management Systems

Internal Auditing

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Metallurgy

Outils

CMM

3D inspection software

Metrology equipment

Laser measurement

Romer technology

Description du poste

RRC Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems within a metals manufacturing setting. The role focuses on auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with QMS, ISO/AS9100, and dimensional metrology, and will lead problem-solving initiatives using 8D and root-cause analysis. This position blends office and floor work.