Quality Manager

Westchester, IL 60154

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Quality Engineering Job Number: 46126979 Compensation: $85000-95000 / year

Job Description

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and, as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

  • Hire Type: Direct Hire 
  • Location: Broadview, IL 60155
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance
  • Salary Range: $80k-$95k 
    •  Annual performance bonus, long‑term incentive opportunity as the role expands
Job Duties:
  • Refine ISO 9001 processes and prepare to integrate ISO 14001 / 45001 elements as the EHS scope expands.
  • Perform routine offline/online checks on automated compounding lines and maintain lab instruments/calibration records.
  • Drive 8D/5 Why investigations, craft corrective actions, and present concise reports to both customers and leadership.
  • Audit automated in‑process controls, eliminate redundant tests, and establish leading KPIs linking quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Assist with risk assessments, safety culture initiatives, and environmental compliance projects, positioning the role to evolve into full SHEQ leadership.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 10 + years in Quality Assurance/Control within plastics compounding, extrusion, injection molding, or similar process environments.
  • Proven track record leading root‑cause investigations and implementing permanent corrective actions.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; exposure to ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and safety programs is a plus.
  • Experience with lab testing, color matching, TPE or masterbatch compounding, and automated QC equipment is highly desirable.
  • Statistical aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data‑analysis tools.
  • Ability to work in both office/lab and manufacturing environments, including lifting to 60 lbs and wearing required PPE.

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.

As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.

Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.

Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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