QA Engineer Jobs in Illinois
QA Engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in software development, financial technology, healthcare IT, and manufacturing quality assurance from entry-level test analysts through senior automation engineers. Chicago anchors the market, with significant hiring also in Schaumburg and Naperville, where companies like Motorola Solutions, Discover Financial, and Baxter International maintain large technology and quality teams. The most sought-after specialties include test automation, performance testing, and regulatory compliance QA for medical devices and financial systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hanger
Sr. Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Chicago, Illinois
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DHL
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Monee, Illinois
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Luxe Home Health
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Des Plaines, Illinois
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Elmhurst, Illinois
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Manteno, Illinois
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Sr. Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Hanger·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$90k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Why Us?:
#ERF-HRC
Coapt provides transformative technologies that improve quality of life for upper-limb prosthesis users. Based in industry-leading research in bionics and clinically-dedicated engineering, its cutting-edge technology gives prosthesis users more intuitive, natural and personal control to fit their lifestyles. Now a Hanger, Inc. company, Coapt continues to lead in innovation and excellence in the field.
Could This Be For You?:
The Senior Supervisor, Quality Assurance provides leadership and oversight to a Quality Assurance team for Fillauer Coapt, Point Designs, or another Hanger Products & Services entity, ensuring products and processes meet regulatory, customer, and organizational standards. This role develops and maintains quality system policies, procedures, and systems compliant with the regulatory requirements of the entity’s product lines, manages quality operations, leads root-cause investigations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Your Impact:
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and performance management for the QA team, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to standards, and continuous skill development.
- Oversee quality inspection, testing, and documentation processes to ensure products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards.
- Lead complex nonconformance investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions that eliminate systemic issues.
- Review, approve, and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records, test results, deviations, change controls, and product release decisions.
- Coordinate and support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; ensure prompt and accurate responses to findings.
- Analyze quality performance metrics and trends, presenting insights and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and production leadership to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Ensure the proper implementation and maintenance of quality system requirements (ISO, FDA, or industry‑specific standards).
- Lead or support validation activities, including equipment qualification, process validation, and documentation updates.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Support strategic initiatives related to quality planning, staffing needs, system improvements, and cross‑functional project execution.
- Identify trends in scrap, rework, and process deviations; recommend improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Support internal audits and contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and QMS requirements.
- In partnership with manager, develop or update inspection plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership role in quality of a related environment or deep technical experience with Coapt technology paired with a penchant for documentation, communication, and organization.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, and QMS requirements in a medical device function.
- Strong knowledge of inspection methods, sampling plans, measurement tools, and testing techniques.
- Expertise in root-cause analysis methodologies.
- Familiarity with production workflows, engineering change management, and document control processes.
- Knowledge of internal and external audit practices and requirements.
- Understanding of validation principles, risk management, and process control.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process instructions.
- Skilled in quality data analysis, statistical techniques, and reporting to identify trends and opportunities.
- Strong understanding of defect containment, corrective action development, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and develop team members, including coaching for performance and growth.
- Skilled in delegation, prioritization, and managing multiple simultaneous tasks under deadlines.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive consensus in complex problem‑solving situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to simplify complex information.
- Strong partnership skills with Operations, Engineering, and leadership stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and clarity.
- Strong judgment in evaluating quality risks, making product disposition decisions, and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to think strategically while also executing hands‑on problem‑solving.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
- Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, documentation accuracy, and product quality.
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability for results.
- Directly supervises Quality personnel, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance Technicians.
- Provides mentorship, coaching, and daily guidance to team across quality.
- Evaluates employee performance using KPIs, conducts reviews, and identifies training needs to ensure competency and efficiency.
- Enforces safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards, holding teams accountable for compliance and operational discipline.
- Oversees workflow scheduling, task assignments, and resource allocation, ensuring proper staffing and equipment utilization.
- Receives general direction from senior leadership who sets production goals, safety expectations, and organizational priorities.
- Collaborates with cross functional leaders (engineering, procurement, quality, logistics) who also influence production priorities, resource planning, and workflow alignment
Pay range of $90,000-$100,000/year + bonus+ benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.
Our Investment in You:
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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Hanger
Sr. Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Chicago, Illinois
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$90k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Job Description
Why Us?:
#ERF-HRC
Coapt provides transformative technologies that improve quality of life for upper-limb prosthesis users. Based in industry-leading research in bionics and clinically-dedicated engineering, its cutting-edge technology gives prosthesis users more intuitive, natural and personal control to fit their lifestyles. Now a Hanger, Inc. company, Coapt continues to lead in innovation and excellence in the field.
Could This Be For You?:
The Senior Supervisor, Quality Assurance provides leadership and oversight to a Quality Assurance team for Fillauer Coapt, Point Designs, or another Hanger Products & Services entity, ensuring products and processes meet regulatory, customer, and organizational standards. This role develops and maintains quality system policies, procedures, and systems compliant with the regulatory requirements of the entity’s product lines, manages quality operations, leads root-cause investigations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Your Impact:
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and performance management for the QA team, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to standards, and continuous skill development.
- Oversee quality inspection, testing, and documentation processes to ensure products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards.
- Lead complex nonconformance investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions that eliminate systemic issues.
- Review, approve, and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records, test results, deviations, change controls, and product release decisions.
- Coordinate and support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; ensure prompt and accurate responses to findings.
- Analyze quality performance metrics and trends, presenting insights and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and production leadership to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Ensure the proper implementation and maintenance of quality system requirements (ISO, FDA, or industry‑specific standards).
- Lead or support validation activities, including equipment qualification, process validation, and documentation updates.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Support strategic initiatives related to quality planning, staffing needs, system improvements, and cross‑functional project execution.
- Identify trends in scrap, rework, and process deviations; recommend improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Support internal audits and contribute to maintaining compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and QMS requirements.
- In partnership with manager, develop or update inspection plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership role in quality of a related environment or deep technical experience with Coapt technology paired with a penchant for documentation, communication, and organization.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, and QMS requirements in a medical device function.
- Strong knowledge of inspection methods, sampling plans, measurement tools, and testing techniques.
- Expertise in root-cause analysis methodologies.
- Familiarity with production workflows, engineering change management, and document control processes.
- Knowledge of internal and external audit practices and requirements.
- Understanding of validation principles, risk management, and process control.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process instructions.
- Skilled in quality data analysis, statistical techniques, and reporting to identify trends and opportunities.
- Strong understanding of defect containment, corrective action development, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and develop team members, including coaching for performance and growth.
- Skilled in delegation, prioritization, and managing multiple simultaneous tasks under deadlines.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive consensus in complex problem‑solving situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to simplify complex information.
- Strong partnership skills with Operations, Engineering, and leadership stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and clarity.
- Strong judgment in evaluating quality risks, making product disposition decisions, and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to think strategically while also executing hands‑on problem‑solving.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
- Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, documentation accuracy, and product quality.
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability for results.
- Directly supervises Quality personnel, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance Technicians.
- Provides mentorship, coaching, and daily guidance to team across quality.
- Evaluates employee performance using KPIs, conducts reviews, and identifies training needs to ensure competency and efficiency.
- Enforces safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards, holding teams accountable for compliance and operational discipline.
- Oversees workflow scheduling, task assignments, and resource allocation, ensuring proper staffing and equipment utilization.
- Receives general direction from senior leadership who sets production goals, safety expectations, and organizational priorities.
- Collaborates with cross functional leaders (engineering, procurement, quality, logistics) who also influence production priorities, resource planning, and workflow alignment
Pay range of $90,000-$100,000/year + bonus+ benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.
Our Investment in You:
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
#LI-AK1
#ERF-HRC
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases for web or mobile applications
- Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
- Familiarity with agile development environments and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or REST-assured
- Knowledge of defect lifecycle management and software development life cycle processes
QA Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa engineer in Illinois?
QA engineering in Illinois has no state-issued license or board registration, so the path runs through education and certifications recognized by employers. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering is the standard baseline. From there, credentials like ISTQB Certified Tester or the Certified Software Quality Engineer designation strengthen a candidate's profile. Illinois employers in regulated industries such as medical devices and financial services place particular weight on documented testing methodology and domain-specific compliance knowledge.
How much do QA engineers make in Illinois?
QA engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $104,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,480 for the lowest 10% to over $150,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire qa engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring qa engineers in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Tempus, and Wis-Pak, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of fintech firms, healthcare technology companies, and large enterprise software teams in the Chicago metro area generates consistent demand across both contract and full-time qa roles.
Which Illinois cities have the most qa engineer jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and North Chicago have the most qa engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of demand through its dense fintech, healthcare IT, and enterprise software sectors, while suburban hubs like Schaumburg and Naperville attract openings tied to major corporate headquarters and technology campuses established by companies such as Motorola Solutions and Discover Financial.
Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of qa engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the role aligns with distributed software teams. Test automation, performance testing, and backlog management work is almost entirely screen-based, making full-remote arrangements common, though on-site hardware or device testing roles do require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a manual testing or technical support role into a junior QA analyst position, which large Illinois employers in insurance, healthcare IT, and financial services post regularly. Companies like Allstate, Arity, and health systems based in the Chicago area run associate-level technology programs that bring in candidates without prior QA titles. Building a portfolio of documented test cases or a small automation project using Selenium, and earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate, gives a low-experience candidate a concrete differentiator when applying.
Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location or work arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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