Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Elgin, IL

Shift: 1st Shift

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $90,000–$110,000 (based on experience)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer for an innovative, fast-growing technology manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across multiple industries. This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape quality strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction. If you’re looking to step into a leadership-driven engineering role with autonomy, technical depth, and strong career growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead quality strategy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
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• Evaluate and enhance testing processes including DVT, HALT, and reliability testing methodologies
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• Lead root cause analysis efforts, including customer failure investigations and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
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• Drive product quality improvements through specification analysis and engineering change initiatives
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• Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards and resolve defects at the source
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
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• Strong PCB experience and electronics exposure with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
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• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or similar roles
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• Strong experience with failure analysis, metrology, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
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• Knowledge of global compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
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• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar
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• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.