Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Illinois
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active markets in the Midwest, with consistent demand from manufacturing, food and beverage production, healthcare devices, and pharmaceutical operations at every level from junior QA supervisor through senior quality director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Chicago metro, Peoria, and Rockford, where employers such as Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Kraft Heinz maintain substantial operations. The most in-demand specialties are FDA-regulated manufacturing compliance, ISO 9001 systems management, and supplier quality auditing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hanger
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Des Plaines, 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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1 jobQuality Assurance Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Demonstrated experience managing quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR, or cGMP compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to lead corrective action and root cause analysis processes
- Experience conducting internal audits and preparing for third-party regulatory inspections
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality management software platforms
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in Illinois?
Most quality assurance managers in Illinois enter the field with a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, then build several years of hands-on quality or manufacturing experience before moving into a management role. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for the position itself, but employers in regulated industries strongly prefer candidates who hold a Certified Quality Manager credential through the American Society for Quality, which is nationally recognized and widely cited in Illinois job listings.
How much do quality assurance managers make in Illinois?
Quality assurance managers in Illinois earn a median of about $127,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,900 for the lowest 10% to over $205,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring quality assurance managers 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 pharmaceutical, medical device, and food manufacturing companies means demand stays consistent across both the Chicago suburbs and downstate industrial corridors.
Which Illinois cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Niles account for the largest share of quality assurance manager openings in Illinois. Chicago and its suburbs drive volume through a dense cluster of pharmaceutical, food processing, and healthcare device manufacturers, while Peoria and Rockford reflect strong demand from heavy equipment and automotive component producers that anchor their regional economies.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're limited. Quality assurance managers typically need to be present on production floors, in labs, or at supplier sites to perform audits and oversee processes, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 50% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to focus on documentation, supplier auditing coordination, and quality systems oversight rather than hands-on inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at an Illinois manufacturer, then building toward management over time. Large Illinois employers such as Abbott, Baxter International, and Kraft Heinz regularly hire quality technicians and associate QA specialists who work directly under managers and gain regulatory and audit experience on the job. Earning an entry-level Certified Quality Technician credential through the American Society for Quality strengthens a candidacy considerably and signals seriousness to Illinois hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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