Senior Quality Engineer at Sterling Engineering Senior Quality Engineer at Sterling Engineering in South Elgin, Illinois Posted in 15 minutes ago.

Type:

full-time

Title:

Senior Quality Engineer Location:

Elgin, IL Shift:

1st

Shift Hire Type:

Direct Hire Pay Rate:

$90,000-$110,000 (based on experience) Comprehensive Benefits Package We're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer for an innovative, fast-growing technology manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across multiple industries. This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to shape quality strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction. If you're looking to step into a leadership-driven engineering role with autonomy, technical depth, and strong career growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead quality strategy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals) Evaluate and enhance testing processes including DVT, HALT, and reliability testing methodologies Lead root cause analysis efforts, including customer failure investigations and supplier corrective actions (SCARs) Drive product quality improvements through specification analysis and engineering change initiatives Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards and resolve defects at the source

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field Strong PCB experience and electronics exposure with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level. 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or similar roles Strong experience with failure analysis, metrology, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS) Knowledge of global compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals) Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.