Senior Quality Engineer, Metals Manufacturing & QMS Lead

Hire Consulting Services; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in a metals manufacturing setting. The role focuses on strengthening the Quality Management System, leading audits, driving corrective actions, and supervising problem-solving initiatives to improve quality performance across manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with quality systems, auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies, and will mentor internal auditors while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or metallurgy and related experience.
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• Experience with QMS, internal auditing, supplier quality and corrective actions.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D and root-cca analysis.
• Knowledge of FMEA and Control Plans; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Lead auditor with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 familiarity.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead internal and supplier quality audits and manage nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Serve as Lead Auditor and train internal auditors.
• Facilitate Corrective Action Requests and conduct sustainability audits.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving using 8D and root cause analysis.
• Support supplier quality programs including supplier audits and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Interface with customers and auditors on quality requirements and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures and customer-specific deviations when needed.

Skills

Quality Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy

Tools

CMM

Romer technology

3D inspection software

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in a metals manufacturing setting. The role focuses on strengthening the Quality Management System, leading audits, driving corrective actions, and supervising problem-solving initiatives to improve quality performance across manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with quality systems, auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies, and will mentor internal auditors while