Annual bonus incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities! Excellent PTO & work/life balance! About Our Client My client is a leading, national manufacturer of custom high-quality retail display products. They are well-known for amazing creative design and superior product quality, and they're trusted by some of the most exciting brands worldwide! Because of exciting growth, they are hiring for an experienced Quality Engineer at their location near Palatine, IL. Apply today! Job Description Manage and improve quality control processes across manufacturing operations. Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards. Oversee in-process and final inspections to maintain consistent product quality. Maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation systems. Monitor quality metrics and drive accountability for results. Lead investigations into quality issues, nonconformances, and customer concerns. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and minimize waste. Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, delivery, and cost reduction. Partner with operations and engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel to improve performance and technical capabilities. Provide guidance and training on quality systems, inspection methods, and best practices. Build a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization. Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Previous experience supervising or managing quality personnel. Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T. Experience analyzing quality data and reporting performance metrics. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. What's on Offer Base salary $85,000 - $105,000 depending on experience Annual bonus target - 7% target 18 days paid time off + paid holidays 401k with 3% match Tuition reimbursement opportunities