Senior Quality Engineer
This client is a large, well-established precision machining manufacturer that serves leading aerospace customers across a range of highly specialized and mission-critical programs. Their team produces complex, tight-tolerance components used in demanding aerospace applications where quality, precision, and reliability are essential. The company continues to invest in advanced machining technology, engineering expertise, and process improvements, creating opportunities for employees to work on challenging projects that have a direct impact on some of the industry's most respected aerospace platforms. Beyond the technical work, the organization offers a flexible and collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, leaders are accessible, and continuous improvement is part of the culture. Employees are trusted to take ownership of their work, contribute to key business decisions, and grow their careers within a stable company that values teamwork, innovation, and long-term development. It's a culture that combines the resources and capabilities of a larger manufacturer with the close-knit feel of a team where individual contributions are recognized and valued.
Job Description
Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP submissions from start to finish, ensuring timely approvals and a strong first-pass success rate. Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5-Why, implementing sustainable corrective and preventative actions. Support AS9100, ITAR, and CMMC compliance efforts while maintaining ongoing audit readiness across the organization. Partner with suppliers to strengthen quality performance, drive corrective actions, and support supplier qualification and development activities. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations team to address quality challenges and ensure consistent product performance. Analyze quality data and trends to proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
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The Successful Applicant
A successful 'Senior Quality Engineer' should have:
- 5+ years of quality engineering experience within aerospace, precision machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (First Article Inspection), PPAP, and structured corrective action methodologies, including 8D and root cause analysis.
- Proven ability to interpret complex GD&T requirements and support dimensional validation through CMM programming, review and measurement system analysis.
- Experience partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and operations team to drive quality improvements and resolve production challenges.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset focused on reducing defects, scrap and rework.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customer, suppliers, auditors and cross-functional teams.
What's on Offer
- Base Salary up to $130,000
- 3 Weeks of PTO
- 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- More!
Job summary:
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sub Sector
- Quality, Technical
- Industry
- Industrial / Manufacturing
- Where
- Chicago
- Contract Type
- Permanent