What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Quality Engineer position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: Manufacturing & Quality Engineer
Location: Aurora, IL
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $80,000–$120,000 (based on experience)
Full Benefits
Sterling Engineering is hiring a Manufacturing & Quality Engineer for a growing, innovative manufacturer focused on delivering high-quality products through advanced processes and continuous improvement. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role where you’ll work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and quality—playing a key role in bringing new products to life and optimizing production performance. If you’re looking for a position where you can make a measurable impact, develop your technical expertise, and grow within a quality-driven organization, this is an excellent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the key liaison between design engineering and manufacturing to ensure successful product launches
- Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost
- Implement and maintain ISO 9001-compliant processes, documentation, and quality systems
- Support internal and external audits while promoting a strong culture of quality and compliance
- Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection criteria
- Establish and monitor SPC charts; analyze process data to identify trends and drive improvements
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or quality engineering roles
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality systems
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Some experience with SPC, data analysis, and process optimization
- Background in an assembly or especially an electrical assembly environment would be a help
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000