Quality Engineer
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title : Quality Engineer
Location : Near Wheeling , IL Hire Type : Direct Hire Salary :
$80k-95k/yr. As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be at the center of
driving real improvements—reducing defects, accelerating root cause
identification and resolution, and lowering the cost of poor
quality. You will collaborate hands-on with manufacturing,
customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen
processes, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement. Job
Duties : Log and track customer complaints; lead containment
actions, root cause analysis, and communicate resolutions to
customers. Conduct process audits and Gemba walks to identify
issues early; approve reworks and support MRB/NCMR activities for
timely disposition. Lead structured problem-solving using 8D and
DMAIC; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
initiatives. Facilitate PFMEA sessions and ensure compliance with
ISO 9001 and transit standards. Track APQP/PPAP deliverables for
new product launches and validate process readiness. Collaborate
cross-functionally to resolve supplier quality issues and drive
corrective actions. Use ERP/MES and QMS platforms to manage data;
prepare and review quality reports, COPQ trends, and systemic
issues. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science,
or related field (preferred). 5 years in quality engineering within
manufacturing environments. 2 years in customer-facing roles.
Experience with customer complaint management, structured problem
solving (8D/A3), PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Lean/Six Sigma.
Willingness to travel up to 10% to customers and manufacturing
sites. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Elmhurst , Quality Engineer, Engineering , Wheeling, Illinois
