Senior Quality Engineer in Elgin

Job DescriptionJob 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:

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong PCB experience and electronics exposure with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or similar roles
• Strong experience with failure analysis, metrology, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
• Knowledge of global compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status.