Quality Manager Jobs in Illinois

Quality Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand across manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare systems at every level from early-career quality technicians through senior director roles. Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities metro anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Baxter International maintain large quality and regulatory affairs teams. The most in-demand specialties in Illinois are ISO compliance management, pharmaceutical quality assurance, and automotive supplier quality. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles129+
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring58
Work type76% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Walmart
Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain
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Walmart
New 10h ago
Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain
Walmart
Minooka, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$104k - $156k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Quality Assurance Manager
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Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
New 10h ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Niles, Illinois
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$106k - $132k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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CCK Automations, Inc.
Quality Assurance Manager
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CCK Automations, Inc.
New 12h ago
Quality Assurance Manager
CCK Automations, Inc.
Jacksonville, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
ISO certification audits

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AMBE Engineering
Quality Manager
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AMBE Engineering
New 14h ago
Quality Manager
AMBE Engineering
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$130k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
51-200

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ConvexTech
Quality Assurance Manager
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ConvexTech
Added 1d ago
Quality Assurance Manager
ConvexTech
Itasca, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$35.03 - $45/hr
On-Site
ISO certification audits

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
39 jobs
North Chicago
6 jobs
Buffalo Grove
5 jobs
Itasca
4 jobs
Abbott Park
4 jobs
Joliet
3 jobs
Des Plaines
3 jobs
Kankakee
2 jobs
Rockford
2 jobs

Quality Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

AbbVie
AbbVie6 open roles
Medline Industries
Medline Industries5 open roles
Abbott
Abbott4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Food & Beverage

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field required
  • Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
  • Five or more years of quality management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA quality system regulations
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methodologies
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing internal and external audits

Quality Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Illinois?

Becoming a quality manager in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related field, followed by progressive quality roles such as quality technician or quality engineer. Illinois employers in pharma, food, and manufacturing strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality, which requires a combination of education, work experience, and a passing exam score.

How much do quality managers make in Illinois?

Quality 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 managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring quality managers in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Medline Industries, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, medical device, and automotive supply chain manufacturers means quality management roles appear steadily throughout the year across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Chicago, North Chicago, and Buffalo Grove are the Illinois cities with the most quality manager openings. Chicago and its suburbs drive the largest share of postings because of the region's headquarters density in pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and industrial equipment, while cities like Rockford and Decatur contribute significant volume through their deep manufacturing and agricultural processing sectors.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality management is largely an on-site role because it involves direct oversight of production floors, laboratory environments, and physical audits. About 24% of quality manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on supplier quality management, documentation systems, or quality systems auditing where travel substitutes for a fixed worksite.

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

The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician or quality inspector at an Illinois manufacturer and building toward a quality engineer role over two to three years. Large Illinois employers in food processing, automotive supply, and medical devices regularly hire for these stepping-stone positions. Pursuing the Certified Quality Technician credential from the American Society for Quality while working in an adjacent role such as production supervisor, lab technician, or regulatory coordinator demonstrates commitment and accelerates advancement into management.

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

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, and healthcare systems. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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