Quality Control Manager Jobs in Illinois

Quality Control Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with the most active hiring concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, aerospace components, and industrial equipment sectors across facilities of every scale, from entry-level inspectors moving into management to senior quality directors overseeing multi-site programs. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the primary hiring hubs, where companies like Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Boeing have long maintained significant operations and consistent quality management needs. The most sought-after specialties in the state include ISO compliance, FDA-regulated quality systems, and supplier quality management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles108+
Top employerAmeritek
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring63
Work type77% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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SG360
Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
SG360
Wheeling, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
501-1,000

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Sauk Valley Bank
Senior Loan Quality Control Specialist
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Senior Loan Quality Control Specialist
Sauk Valley Bank
Sterling, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$22 - $34/hr
Hybrid
51-200

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Sauk Valley Bank
Senior Loan Quality Control Specialist
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Senior Loan Quality Control Specialist
Sauk Valley Bank
Harvard, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$22 - $34/hr
Hybrid
51-200

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Quality Control Specialist 2nd shift
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Quality Control Specialist 2nd shift
Shummi US LLC
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$19 - $20.5/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Newly Weds Foods
Quality Control Technician 2nd Shift
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Quality Control Technician 2nd Shift
Newly Weds Foods
Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$44k - $55k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Quality Control Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Romeoville
6 jobs
Aurora
4 jobs
Joliet
4 jobs
Bolingbrook
4 jobs
Elk Grove Village
4 jobs
Elmhurst
3 jobs
Milan
2 jobs
Cicero
2 jobs

Quality Control Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Ameritek
Ameritek4 open roles
G&W Electric Company
G&W Electric Company3 open roles
Flex
Flex2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline required
  • Demonstrated experience managing quality systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
  • Experience in a regulated industry such as food manufacturing, pharma, or aerospace
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and report quality metrics to senior leadership
  • Certified Quality Manager credential from ASQ preferred by many Illinois employers

Quality Control Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality control manager in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field, followed by progressive experience in quality assurance or manufacturing operations. Illinois does not issue a state license specific to quality control managers, but professional certification through the American Society for Quality, particularly the Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence designation, is widely expected. Candidates who have worked in Illinois's major regulated industries, such as food processing or pharmaceuticals, typically advance fastest.

How much do quality control managers make in Illinois?

Quality control 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 control managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring quality control managers in Illinois right now include Ameritek, G&W Electric Company, and Flex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of FDA-regulated manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and large food and beverage producers means quality management roles turn over regularly across both the Chicago metro and downstate industrial corridors.

Which Illinois cities have the most quality control manager jobs?

Chicago, Romeoville, and Aurora account for the highest volume of quality control manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense concentration of pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, and industrial headquarters, while Rockford's aerospace and precision machining cluster and Peoria's heavy equipment manufacturing base, anchored by Caterpillar and its supplier network, drive consistent demand in those markets.

Are there remote quality control manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality control managers typically work on production floors, in laboratories, or at supplier sites, making most roles inherently on-site. About 23% of quality control manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover supplier auditing coordination, quality system documentation, or regulatory reporting functions that can be handled off-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality inspector, quality technician, or manufacturing associate at an Illinois facility and building toward a supervisory role. Large Illinois manufacturers, including pharmaceutical companies in the North Shore corridor and food processors in the Chicago suburbs, frequently hire entry-level quality staff and promote internally. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and gaining hands-on experience with ISO documentation or SPC software makes candidates competitive for a first supervisory opening.

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

You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across manufacturing, pharma, food processing, and other sectors statewide. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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