Senior Quality Engineer | Cutting Edge Electronics

Based in the Chicago suburbs, the company is experiencing strong growth and continues to invest in innovative technologies, supported by a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for the future. Serve as the quality lead for new product introductions (NPI), supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPAP requirements.

• Serve as the quality lead for new product introductions (NPI), supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPAP requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation such as control plans, inspection plans, validation protocols, and quality procedures.
• Monitor product and process performance through data analysis, trend reporting, and statistical methods.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve yields, reliability, and process capability.
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO and other applicable quality management system requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including follow-up actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive document control, risk assessments, and quality system enhancements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality expectations, resolve issues, and improve supplier performance.
• Act as a key customer-facing representative for quality-related concerns and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize quality tools and methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.

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Annual bonus incentive around 10%Exciting products for top companies in medical & defense space!

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of engineering tools: PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using statistical and quality analysis software such as Minitab or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing teams.
• Electronics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• SMT manufacturing experience is a plus.

Our client is a global manufacturer of advanced electronic products used in critical, life-saving applications. Based in the Chicago suburbs, the company is experiencing strong growth and continues to invest in innovative technologies, supported by a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for the future.

• Base salary $100,000 - $120,000 depending on level of experience
• 5% annual bonus incentive
• Comprehensive health coverage through BCBS
• 3 weeks PTO & 11 company holidays
• 4% 401(k) match