Quality Auditor Jobs in Illinois

Quality Auditor jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and pharmaceutical production for professionals from entry-level through senior quality engineer roles. The heaviest hiring is in the Chicago metro, Rockford, and Peoria, where established employers like Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Kraft Heinz maintain large operations. The most in-demand specialties include ISO 9001 internal auditing, supplier quality auditing, and FDA-regulated quality systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerTrigo
Top cityMorton, IL
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Smurfit Westrock
Quality Auditor
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Smurfit Westrock
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Quality Auditor
Smurfit Westrock
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Matcor Metal Fabrication
Quality Auditor
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Quality Auditor
Matcor Metal Fabrication
Morton, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Trigo Group
Quality Auditor
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Quality Auditor
Trigo Group
Champaign, Illinois
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$18 - $19/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Simple Mills
Quality & Food Safety Auditor
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Simple Mills
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Quality & Food Safety Auditor
Simple Mills
Chicago, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$115k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in food science
11-50

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Flex-N-Gate
Quality Auditor 1st Shift
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Flex-N-Gate
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Quality Auditor 1st Shift
Flex-N-Gate
Urbana, Illinois
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
10,000+

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Quality Auditor Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Morton
1 job
Urbana
1 job
Chicago
1 job
Champaign
1 job
Mossville
1 job
Bolingbrook
1 job

Quality Auditor Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Trigo
Trigo2 open roles
Flex-N-Gate
Flex-N-Gate1 open role
Simple Mills
Simple Mills1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality auditor jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential or active pursuit of certification
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR quality systems
  • Proficiency conducting internal audits, CAPA investigations, and nonconformance documentation
  • Familiarity with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
  • Strong written communication skills for audit reports and regulatory submissions

Quality Auditor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality auditor in Illinois?

Quality auditing in Illinois does not require a state-issued license, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor credential, which requires a combination of education and verified work experience. Most Illinois employers in manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare want at minimum a bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline. Gaining hands-on experience in a quality technician or inspector role first is the most direct path into auditing positions.

Which companies hire quality auditors in Illinois?

Employers hiring quality auditors in Illinois right now include Trigo, Flex-N-Gate, and Simple Mills, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of regulated manufacturers, food producers, and medical device companies means quality auditor demand is broad and not limited to a single sector.

Which Illinois cities have the most quality auditor jobs?

Morton, Urbana, and Chicago have the most quality auditor openings in Illinois. The Chicago metro drives the majority of listings because it anchors Illinois's pharmaceutical, medical device, and food manufacturing base, while Rockford and Peoria generate consistent demand through large-scale industrial and heavy equipment manufacturing operations anchored by employers like Caterpillar and its supplier network.

Are there remote quality auditor jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality auditing is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site function, so most roles require physical presence at a facility. About 50% of quality auditor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier audit coordination, quality management system documentation, or second-party audit roles where travel substitutes for a fixed facility assignment.

How can I get hired as a quality auditor in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality inspector or quality technician at an Illinois manufacturer, then moving into auditing once you understand the production floor. Large Illinois employers in food manufacturing, medical devices, and automotive supply chains routinely hire for these entry roles with an associate or bachelor's degree. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential while working gives candidates a clear competitive edge, and many Chicago-area community college programs offer coursework aligned to ASQ exam preparation.

Where can I find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across manufacturing, healthcare, food processing, and other sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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