Job Description
Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer II Location: Greater Chicago Area (Northwest Suburbs) Schedule: (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Compensation & Benefits: As an employee of Sterling Engineering, you’ll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including: Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Three Medical Plan Options Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Sterling Engineering is hiring a Manufacturing Quality Engineer II for a highly respected, employee-owned manufacturer supporting critical electrical infrastructure and energy systems. This opportunity is open due to continued growth and offers strong visibility within the organization, the ability to directly influence manufacturing quality and process improvements, and long-term career advancement in a stable, innovation-driven environment. This is a hands-on, floor-facing role where you’ll partner closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive quality initiatives, resolve complex issues, and improve overall manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain quality control systems to ensure products meet required specifications Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing quality issues Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and QMS (ISO 9001) Support customer escape containment and corrective action processes Drive Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction initiatives Review engineering prints, GD&T, and acceptance criteria for accuracy and compliance Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex production and quality challenges Utilize data, metrics, and quality feedback to identify process improvements Support and mentor other quality engineers while fostering a continuous improvement culture Stay current on industry trends and quality best practices Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field is required 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering (electrical or related industry preferred) Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives and problem resolution Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methodologies Experience working within ISO 9001 / Quality Management Systems (QMS) Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI Helpful Skills: Experience in electrical manufacturing or related industries Exposure to advanced quality tools and process analytics Experience supporting cross-functional manufacturing teams Master’s degree in Engineering or related field Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.