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CEO Inc.

Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

CEO Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing This range is provided by CEO Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Are you a quality-focused problem solver who thrives in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing? This is an opportunity to step into a senior-level role where your expertise will directly influence product performance, supplier quality, and customer satisfaction across North America.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Senior Quality Engineer to own the customer complaints process, lead supplier improvement initiatives, and champion continuous improvement across a range of engineered products. In this visible role, you'll drive root cause investigations, implement quality best practices, and lead regulatory compliance efforts while partnering with cross-functional teams locally and globally.

What You’ll Do

Own and manage the customer complaint & claims system, driving root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Lead supplier quality improvement efforts; establish and track key KPIs.

Use tools such as 8D, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA to drive product and process improvements.

Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practices to resolve quality issues and improve operational efficiency.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to maintain high product standards.

Manage compliance and documentation with regulatory agencies.

Support internal audits and help optimize inspection methods and quality controls.

Travel approximately 25% to supplier and manufacturing locations (domestic and some international).

What You Bring

5+ years of quality engineering experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing (automotive or related industry preferred).

Proven success using advanced quality tools to drive improvement and reduce claims.

Strong experience working with testing agencies and compliance protocols.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field.

Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing quality initiatives.

Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive mindset.

Why This Role?

Influence quality strategy at both the product and supplier level.

Work cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

Join a mission-driven, continuous improvement-focused culture.

Enjoy the variety and challenge of a global business with room to grow.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Quality Assurance

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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