Senior Quality Engineer (Elgin)

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Elgin, IL

Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Full Benefits

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Quality Engineer to join a growing, technology-driven manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across a wide range of industries. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge products, partnering closely with engineering and operations to improve reliability, performance, and overall product quality.

You’ll play a key role in shaping quality strategy, leading complex investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact both customer satisfaction and product innovation. With strong visibility across the organization, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership-oriented role while staying technically engaged.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead quality initiatives focused on improving product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal and customer-related issues
• Oversee and enhance testing processes, including design validation and reliability testing
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality issues and prevent recurring defects
• Support engineering changes and ensure alignment with quality standards and specifications
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality systems

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering
• Strong background in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective actions
• Experience with reliability testing methods (HALT, HASS, DVT, etc.)
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals
• Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, or similar)
• Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus

Additional Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.