Aerospace Quality Systems Engineer

Shape the quality backbone of aerospace parts in Elk Grove Village

At TekPro, we partner with top-tier manufacturers across Chicagoland. We’re seeking an Aerospace Quality Systems Engineer to support a well-established aerospace components operation in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 (DOE)

A day in the life

You start your morning reviewing yield and nonconformance trends, then huddle with production and engineering to align on the day’s priorities. Before lunch, you guide a root cause investigation and lock in corrective actions that prevent recurrence. The afternoon brings an audit readiness check against aerospace standards, updates to an inspection plan for a new part introduction, and a quick walk to the air-conditioned shop floor to validate a process improvement. You finish by closing out documentation and queuing up the next round of continuous improvement projects.

What you’ll own

• Designing, deploying, and maintaining quality systems and procedures for aerospace component manufacturing
• Driving structured root cause analysis and implementing effective CAPA to resolve quality issues
• Preparing for and supporting customer and regulatory audits; ensuring alignment with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
• Mining quality data to spot trends and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives
• Partnering with engineering, operations, and supply chain to uphold product conformance
• Building and refining inspection plans, documentation sets, and process validations

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• Background in aerospace components or other highly regulated industries (preferred)
• Proficiency with quality systems, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement tools
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies, documentation practices, and quality metrics

Why this role

• Work inside clean, high-precision, air-conditioned facilities
• Strong overtime opportunities for added earnings
• Collaborative teams across engineering and production
• Long-term growth potential within a stable, expanding manufacturer

About TekPro

TekPro is a direct recruitment firm connecting skilled professionals with leading manufacturers throughout Chicagoland. This role supports a well-established aerospace facility in Elk Grove Village.

Ready to learn more?

Apply through TekPro or send us a message to start the conversation.