Quality Engineer

Job overview

The Quality Engineer role is onsite in Lake in the Hills, IL. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year. AFC Materials Group develops high-temperature and non-stick composite solutions through coating, converting, and fabrication capabilities. The engineer serves as a quality liaison across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D, integrating quality standards into new product development and ongoing operations. The role implements process controls, leads investigations and corrective actions, and drives continuous improvement to support product performance and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Act as the primary Quality liaison with Engineering and R&D for new product introductions
• define and implement FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
• mentor quality technicians
• evaluate manufacturing processes for quality compliance
• oversee non-conformance investigations and CAPA
• apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, including DOE and SPC
• use root-cause tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone
• conduct lab testing and validate product performance
• analyze data and metrics
• ensure adherence to internal quality systems and external regulations, including ISO 9001 and FDA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality engineer

lake in the hills il

afc materials group

full-time

$80k–$100k

monday–friday

flexible start time

manufacturing quality

fmea

ppap

capa

continuous improvement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on training, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, $2,000 referral bonus program, PTO, 10 paid holidays, annual safety shoe and gym reimbursement, rewards and recognition program, and social events.

Why this role

Monday–Friday within general business hours, with flexible start time. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 5–10 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing. Six Sigma certification, audit credentials, and experience with plastic coatings or chemistry-based manufacturing are preferred.

About the employer

AFC Materials Group is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.