Quality Engineer

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering

  • Libertyville, IL
  • $75,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Quality Engineer – High-Impact Role with Fast-Track to Management | $75K–$85KLocation: Northern Suburbs of Chicago (On-Site, Day Shift)An established metal products manufacturer in the north suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team during a high-growth and reinvestment phase. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on problem solver to take ownership of quality functions and build toward a Quality Manager role in the near future.If you're looking for a role that blends shop-floor troubleshooting with documentation and audits—and you're ready to step into a leadership track—this is the one.Why This Role Stands Out:
  • Direct path to Quality Manager as current leadership builds succession
  • Privately held, well-capitalized parent company investing heavily in equipment and plant upgrades
  • Tight-knit, stable team with long tenure and support from corporate
  • Balance of autonomy and stability with the backing of a larger organization
  • Diverse, union-represented plant with a welcoming environment
  • High visibility across shop and leadership
Key Responsibilities:
  • Spend 50% of time on the shop floor addressing nonconformances, root cause analysis, and working directly with machinists/fabricators
  • Conduct internal audits, document quality issues, and lead corrective action processes
  • Investigate and respond to customer complaints, working cross-functionally to implement permanent fixes
  • Handle occasional instrument calibration, PPAPs, and quality documentation
Must-Have Qualifications:
  • 3+ years in a dedicated Quality Engineer role within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
  • Root cause analysis and internal audit experience
  • Comfortable in both office and shop floor environments (loud, PPE required)
  • Proficient with measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, mics)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate issues from complaint to resolution
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
Strongly Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
  • Experience in metal stamping, machining, forming, or fabrication
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, PPAPs, and instrument calibration
Interview Process: * Initial Teams interview with the Quality Manager
  • Final on-site interview and facility tour
This is a confidential search being handled by our team. If you're a hands-on, analytical quality professional ready to grow into leadership—and want to work somewhere you’re valued and visible—this could be your next great move.Apply now or reach out to schedule a conversation. Interviews are actively being scheduled.

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering