Quality Engineer
Job in
Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, 60090, USA
Listed on 2026-09-06
Listing for:
New Day Executive Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-06
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Quality Engineer
A precision aerospace machining company is adding a Quality Engineer to lead its quality documentation, compliance, and customer quality reporting at a growing site. This role is primarily desk and systems based, anchored in QMS administration, controlled documentation, and corrective action, with regular collaboration alongside inspectors, machinists, and the Quality Manager to keep product and process qualification on track. It suits a detail driven engineer who excels at the documentation and PC based side of quality and can also support the floor when issues require it.
QualityEngineer Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain the QMS, including procedures, controlled documents, work instructions, and revision control
- Lead AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, audit preparation, corrective actions, and documentation upkeep
- Build and manage customer quality packages: FAIRs, PPAPs, PSWs, SCAR responses, and source inspection records
- Translate engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specs into inspection plans and conformance documentation
- Track quality metrics, trends, and CAPA closure in PC based systems
- Support production and inspection teams on the floor to resolve machining and process variation issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Quality Manager
- 3 to 7 years in Quality Engineering within machining, aerospace, or another regulated industry
- Demonstrated strength in QMS, controlled documentation, audits, and corrective action management
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 experience required; NADCAP a plus
- Working command of FAIRs, PPAPs, PSWs, SCARs, and customer quality reporting
- Comfort living in PC based quality and documentation systems day to day
- GD&T fluency and drawing interpretation, with willingness to step onto the floor as needed
- Engineering, industrial engineering, or related technical degree preferred
- Stable tenure and strong cross functional communication
- Strong base salary with competitive benefits
- Opportunity to develop under an experienced Quality Manager at a site with growth and expansion plans
- Broad exposure to machining, inspection, and customer facing quality activities
- Ability to build wide technical depth in a fast paced, multi hat environment
- Relocation may be considered for a strong fit
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