Quality Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Quality Engineer jobs in Illinois are in consistent demand, with strong hiring concentrated in manufacturing, automotive supply chain, aerospace, and medical device sectors at every level from entry-level technician to senior quality systems engineer. Chicago, Rockford, and the greater Chicagoland collar counties anchor most of the openings, where employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing maintain significant Illinois operations and regularly hire across quality functions. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include ISO and IATF 16949 compliance, supplier quality management, and metrology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Air Quality – Staff/Project Engineer
Weaver Consultants Group is seeking a junior to mid-level Staff/Project Engineer with experience in air permitting and environmental compliance regulations to join our Environmental Permitting/Compliance Group. The qualified candidate must have 2 – 5 years of professional experience.
Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - a talented group of engineers, geologists, scientists, support staff, and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline. If you are a motivated and committed individual, please apply to join our growing team!
Responsibilities
- Prepare construction and operating air permit applications, for client projects in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal agency air regulations or standards.
- Perform emission calculations.
- Review and evaluate state and federal regulation applicability.
- Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and routine compliance reports as required by permits and applicable regulations.
- Review and analyze results of emissions testing.
- Knowledge or experience with air dispersion modeling.
- Assist clients with permitting strategy and developing pathways to continuous compliance.
- Communicate with clients and regulators as appropriate.
- Support preparation of proposals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other advanced degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality.
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 365.
- Demonstrated understanding of state and federal air quality regulations and specific knowledge of general air permitting process: NSR, Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, BACT, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to work independently in a remote work situation when needed.
- Excellent attention to detail and completeness.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks with firm deadlines, sometimes deadlines could be simultaneous.
- Experience with other environmental regulatory programs including stormwater, wastewater, and solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental due diligence is a plus.
Pay is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 annually.
From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of good business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. Over the years, our professionals have faced the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Shifting federal and state regulations, cultural trends, and technical innovations have vastly impacted the way businesses work. Throughout it all, our team has remained dedicated to our clients, helping to identify pragmatic solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drugfree workplace.
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Quality Engineer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medline Industries11

- AbbVie5

- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences4

- Walmart3

- Inspira Financial3

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with measurement tools, GD&T, and statistical process control methods
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other automotive or manufacturing quality frameworks
- Experience using quality software such as Minitab, SAP QM, or equivalent ERP quality modules
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential preferred by many Illinois manufacturers and medical device firms
Quality Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Illinois?
Most quality engineer roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline. Illinois does not issue a state-specific engineering license for quality engineers, but many employers strongly prefer or require the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential, which is administered nationally by the American Society for Quality. Gaining experience in manufacturing, medical device, or aerospace environments common throughout Chicagoland and Rockford significantly strengthens a candidate's profile.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring quality engineers in Illinois right now include Medline Industries, AbbVie, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep manufacturing base, including automotive Tier 1 suppliers and medical device companies concentrated in the Chicago metro and collar counties, means quality engineering roles appear consistently across a wide range of company sizes and industries.
Which Illinois cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
The cities with the most quality engineer openings in Illinois are Chicago, North Chicago, and Northfield. This distribution reflects Chicago's role as a major manufacturing, medical device, and aerospace hub, while suburban and collar-county areas like Rockford and Aurora attract openings tied to large industrial manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and distribution operations that have anchored those communities for decades.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is fundamentally a hands-on role that involves physical audits, supplier visits, production floor inspections, and measurement lab work, so most Illinois positions require on-site presence. About 59% of quality engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote-eligible portion typically covering documentation, supplier development coordination, and quality system management tasks.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for quality technician or quality inspector roles at Illinois manufacturers, which regularly hire candidates without prior engineering experience and promote from within. Large Illinois employers in medical devices and industrial manufacturing often run structured rotational or associate engineer programs for recent graduates. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential, completing coursework in GD&T or SPC, and targeting Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Chicagoland area give candidates without experience a concrete competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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