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Quality Engineer Weekend Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Quality Engineer

Cary, IL · On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products and manufacturing processes consistently meet customer and quality expectations. You'll partner directly with customers and ...

Quality Engineer The Quality Engineer will drive manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment. This role partners closely ...

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Quality Engineer

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Quality Engineer We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer with a passion for excellence in electronic assemblies. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and possess 3-5 ...

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$30K - $80K/yr

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality processes throughout production. This includes managing corrective actions, investigating complaints, conducting quality ...

Quality Engineer

Chicago Heights, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Quality Engineer A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements, support customer requirements, and ensure compliance with ISO standards across plant ...

Quality Engineer

Carpentersville, IL · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Quality Engineer Blue Collar Carpentersville, IL. 60110 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Direct hire. Position Summary: Assume full responsibility for complex projects in the ...

Quality Engineer

Rantoul, IL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Quality Engineer The Quality Engineer will drive manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment. This role partners closely ...

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Quality Engineer

Urbana, IL

$72K - $93K/yr

Position Title Quality Engineer Department Quality Assurance Reports To Quality Manager Position Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring automotive products and manufacturing ...

Quality Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL

$72K - $93K/yr

The Quality Engineer will boost quality assurance throughout RTC's manufacturing lifecycle. This ... Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!

Quality Engineer

Urbana, IL · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

Position Title Quality Engineer Department Quality Assurance Reports To Quality Manager Position Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring automotive products and manufacturing ...

Quality Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

The Quality Engineer will boost quality assurance throughout RTC's manufacturing lifecycle. This ... Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!

Quality Engineer

Urbana, IL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Position Title Quality Engineer Department Quality Assurance Reports To Quality Manager Position Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring automotive products and manufacturing ...

Quality Engineer

Chicago Heights, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Quality Engineer A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements, support customer requirements, and ensure compliance with ISO standards across plant ...

Quality Engineer

Urbana, IL · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

Position Title Quality Engineer Department Quality Assurance Reports To Quality Manager Position Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring automotive products and manufacturing ...

Quality Engineer

Morton, IL · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Quality Engineer Location: Morton, IL Shift : First shift FLSA Classification: Exempt SUMMARY Responsible for ensuring all internal and external customer requirements are accurately identified and ...

Quality Engineer

Morton, IL · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Quality Engineer Location: Morton, IL Shift : First shift FLSA Classification: Exempt SUMMARY Responsible for ensuring all internal and external customer requirements are accurately identified and ...

Quality Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

The primary role of the Quality Engineer is to ensure compliance throughout the organization on assigned programs or customers from product design through manufacturing and product support. The ...

Quality Engineer

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

The Quality Engineer is responsible for strengthening product quality, reducing scrap/returns, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. The role maintains and improves the ISO 9001 ...

Quality Engineer

Northlake, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Quality Engineer Posting Start Date: 6/30/26 Main Location: Northlake,IL Requisition ID: 52655 You may be our new Quality Engineer SUMMARY OF ROLE COMPENSATION: $90k-$100k LOCATION: Northlake ...

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Quality Engineer Weekend information

What is the difference between Quality Engineer Weekend vs Quality Technician?

AspectQuality Engineer WeekendQuality Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like CQEAssociate's or Bachelor's, certifications like CQTA or similar
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, quality labs, weekends and shiftsProduction lines, testing labs, often shifts including weekends
Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, automotiveManufacturing, electronics, consumer goods

Quality Engineer Weekend roles focus on designing and improving quality processes, often requiring engineering degrees and certifications. Quality Technicians perform testing and inspections, typically with technical certifications. Both roles may work weekends in manufacturing settings but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

What are the most commonly searched types of Quality Engineer jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Quality Engineer jobs in Illinois are:
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Infographic showing various Quality Engineer Weekend job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution.

$73K - $94K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products and manufacturing processes consistently meet customer and quality expectations. You'll partner directly with customers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the validation of manufacturing processes. This position serves as a primary quality resource, leading corrective actions, analyzing quality data, and helping improve overall production performance.
What You'll Do
  • Act as the primary quality contact for assigned customers, responding to product quality concerns and coordinating resolution efforts.
  • Lead investigations, corrective actions (CAPA), complaint resolution, and support internal and external quality audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Support new product introductions by participating in validation activities, process reviews, control plans, PFMEAs, and statistical data analysis.
  • Review engineering drawings and product designs to identify critical characteristics and establish appropriate quality controls.
  • Ensure products and manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications and applicable quality standards.
  • Partner with engineering, production, and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement long-term improvements.
  • Evaluate returned products, perform failure analysis, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Develop and improve sampling plans and inspection methods while analyzing quality data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Lead root cause investigations and facilitate structured problem-solving using quality tools, including 8D methodology.
  • Provide quality oversight for new and revised manufacturing processes and help implement improvements to procedures, tooling, equipment, and inspection methods.
  • Review and disposition nonconforming material while tracking key quality metrics and performance indicators.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience supporting customers and resolving quality-related issues in a manufacturing setting.
  • Familiarity with quality tools such as CAPA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with solid Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.