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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Cadrex is searching for a Quality Engineer III to Implement and maintain engineering and quality process including ensuring quality of manufactured goods from delivery of raw materials to final product by continually assessing process and recommending improvements. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in production, efficiency, quality, and safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, document and implement methods for process control (including SPC), process improvement, testing and inspection
- Conduct root cause analysis as needed, utilizing applicable tools to ensure robust solutions or improvements are determined and implemented
- Manage large projects to ensure timelines are met and appropriate resources have proper communication and direction
- Conduct internal quality system audits
- Facilitate and lead CAPA meetings, follow up on corrective actions to ensure CAPA’s are being resolved in a timely manner?
- Lead appropriate advanced product quality planning (APQP) processes within the organization to ensure product and process validation and verification?
- Develop and maintain tools for Quality System metric reporting. Ensure metrics are being reported accurately
- Work with engineering team using past performance data to prevent future occurrences. Utilize tools such as DOE, DFM, FMEAs, GD&T, process capability, 6-sigma designs, etc.?
- Assist disposition process by involving in failure analysis and suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member
- Lead and develop New Employee Orientation Blue Print Reading Training and develop and implement programs needed for additional quality new employee training in coordination with the Human Resources Department
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference of 5-7 years recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling
- Experience in Medical Systems and Audits (ISO 13485) preferred
- A strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems and audit requirements
- Auditing experience preferred
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Certified Quality Engineer preferred
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing15
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Energy5
- Automotive4
- Technology & Software3
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, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and S&C Electric Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Buffalo Grove, and Oak Brook. 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 35% of quality engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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