Top 171 Quality engineer Jobs in Lake Forest, Il

Supplier Quality Engineer
IEA, LLC —Kenosha, WI
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Quality Engineer (ISO 9001 | Precision Manufacturing)
Abrasive West LLC —Roselle, IL
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Engineer
NSI INDUSTRIES —Norridge, IL
- $72,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Opportunities for advancement
QUALITY ENGINEERING MANAGER
SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY —Lake Zurich, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Quality Engineer
Linamar Corp —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Heavy lifting
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Veraz Inc —North Chicago, IL
- $30.61 - $44.09 an hour
- Contract
- Mentoring
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Senior QA Engineer
Synapse Health —Skokie, IL
- From $110,000 a year
- Remote
- Azure
- Data analysis skills
- Java
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Quality Engineer
RTC —Rolling Meadows, IL
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Schematics
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Supply Quality Engineer
HRT Solutions —Cary, IL
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Testing and Applications Engineer II
Klein Tools —Lincolnshire, IL
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Quality Engineer
MacLean-Fogg —Mundelein, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Quality Engineer - CAPA
Siemens Healthineers —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $98,140 - $134,937 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quality Engineer
Flex LTD —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $77,500 - $106,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
QA Engineer
Americaneagle.com —Des Plaines, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Design Quality Engineer
Systems Ally —North Chicago, IL
- $40 an hour
- Contract
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Health insurance
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Quality Engineer
EdgeOne Medical —Wheeling, IL
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
Quality Engineer
Ingersoll Rand —Lincolnshire, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Software Engineer in Test (SET)
Abbott Laboratories —Lake Forest, IL
- $78,000 - $156,000 a year
- Full-time
- Windows
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Senior Quality Software Engineer
Abbott Laboratories —Lake Forest, IL
- $78,000 - $156,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
10h
Quality Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical Components
Siemens Healthineers —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $89,220 - $122,672 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Supplier Quality Engineer

IEA, LLC -
Kenosha, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

ISO standards
GD&T
ASQC Certification
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree
PPAP
Certified Quality Engineer

Full Job Description

Company Overview
IEA, LLC specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling large custom industrial radiators and heat exchangers. Our cooling solutions serve a diverse range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil & gas, HVAC, and heavy vehicles, providing critical heat dissipation for some of the world’s largest engines.

Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that purchased materials, fabricated & welded assemblies, components, and outsourced processes meet established quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between the company and its supplier base, driving continuous improvement, supplier development, risk reduction, and overall supplier quality performance.

The SQE partners closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support new product introductions, supplier qualification, PPAP approvals, supplier audits, corrective actions, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong technical skills, a passion for quality, and the ability to develop productive supplier relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
Evaluate, qualify, and monitor supplier performance using established metrics and scorecards.
Lead supplier audits, assessments, and capability evaluations.
Manage supplier quality issues and drive timely resolution through corrective action programs.
Verify implementation and effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
Facilitate supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.

Advanced Quality Planning

Coordinate supplier APQP and PPAP activities.
Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and quality documentation.
Support new product launches and engineering changes involving suppliers.
Ensure suppliers meet customer-specific requirements and industry standards

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

Monitor supplier quality KPIs including:
PPM (Parts Per Million)
Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARs)
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Defect Trends
On-Time Corrective Action Closure
Conduct root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as:
8D
5 Why
Fishbone (Ishikawa)
PFMEA
Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve process capability.
Participate in internal and external audits as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to resolve supplier quality concerns.
Support material disposition decisions related to nonconforming supplier products.
Assist in supplier selection and sourcing decisions by providing quality performance data.
Communicate supplier risks and opportunities to leadership.

Key skills, abilities and knowledge:

Strong understanding of:

PPAP
APQP
Control Plans
PFMEA
Root Cause Analysis
GD&T and engineering drawings

Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
Knowledge of supplier auditing techniques and quality tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Syteline).
Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple work activities simultaneously.
Ability to read, understand and interpret field documents, shop drawings, and blueprints.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Industrial or related technical
Experience: 3+ years in supplier quality with strong quality and manufacturing process

Desirable Attributes

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), or equivalent certification.
Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.

Key Competencies

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Leadership and influence without direct authority
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Project management capability
Attention to detail
Data-driven decision making

Travel Requirements

Up to 60% to supplier facilities as required
Occasional overnight domestic travel

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect products for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
PPE required when working in production or supplier manufacturing areas
Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, and industrial conditions

IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

PPAP: 3 years (Required)
PFMEA: 3 years (Required)
GD&T: 3 years (Required)
ISO 9001: 3 years (Required)
quality tools: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

ASQC Certification (Preferred)
Certified Quality Engineer (Preferred)
CSQP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Kenosha, WI 53144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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quality engineer jobs in lake forest, il

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