Quality Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our client's organization in the Woodstock, IL area.

• Support product and process quality across manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
• Manage nonconforming material processes, including issuing and tracking non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer quality issues, including returns, complaints, and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate inspection, disposition, and documentation of incoming materials, in‑process items, and returned goods.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, logistics, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues impacting delivery or inventory.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and metrics to support internal reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in quality meetings, audits, and improvement initiatives to strengthen overall quality systems.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring quality requirements are defined, documented, and communicated.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–5+ years of experience in a quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar).
• Hands‑on experience with NCRs, CAPA, root cause analysis, and customer return management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments including operations, supply chain, logistics, and engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for supplier, customer, and internal interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quality documentation systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed to support customer or supplier quality activities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 2 Weeks PTO (negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton Life Lock

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers