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Box Partners LLC

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Elgin, IL · On-site +1

$70K - $120K/yr

Develop, maintain, and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS). * Monitor supplier ... ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt * ISO ...

Baxter

Quality Associate III

Round Lake, IL · On-site

As a Quality Associate III, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to ... Own or provide senior-level oversight for assigned Quality Management System processes, which may ...

Pretium Packaging

Corporate Quality Lab Technician

Aurora, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Quality Systems & Investigation Support * Assist corporate and plant quality teams with root-cause ... Associate degree in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Plastics Technology ...

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What is the difference between Quality Systems Associate vs Quality Control Technician?

AspectQuality Systems AssociateQuality Control Technician
CertificationsISO auditor, GMP, or quality management certificationsGMP, HACCP, or industry-specific testing certifications
Work EnvironmentDocument control, quality management systems, auditsProduct testing, inspection, sampling
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechFood, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing

The Quality Systems Associate focuses on maintaining and improving quality management systems, documentation, and compliance. In contrast, the Quality Control Technician primarily conducts product testing and inspections to ensure quality standards are met. Both roles are essential in quality assurance but differ in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.

Is a Quality Systems Associate an entry level job?

A Quality Systems Associate position is often considered entry level, suitable for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field and some familiarity with quality management systems like ISO or GMP. The role typically involves supporting quality processes, documentation, and audits, and may require basic knowledge of tools such as SAP or TrackWise. Experience requirements vary by employer, but many entry-level candidates can qualify with relevant internships or certifications.

What is a quality systems associate?

A quality systems associate is responsible for maintaining and improving a company's quality management system, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001. They often perform audits, document control, and data analysis, and may use tools like quality management software to support continuous improvement efforts.

What are the most commonly searched types of Quality Systems jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Quality Systems jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Quality Systems Associate jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Quality Systems Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Quality Systems Associate job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Management Associate - Quality Assurance

Granite City, IL • On-site

United States Steel
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$75K - $80K/yr

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Posted 6 days ago

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Management Associate program is our entry level program for college graduates to help accelerate their professional development. Management Associates are provided between 12-24 months of training across one or more functional areas with work assignments designed to assist in both personal and skill-set development. The role may include rotational assignment(s) within the department. This program is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities to prepare the college graduate for advanced roles within our operations or in several disciplines that support our operations. U. S. Steel has an opening for a Management Associate in our Quality organization. The Quality organization helps to ensure U. S. Steel can deliver on our commitment to being a supplier of quality products to our customers.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Support the management and maintenance of the quality systems critical to ISO/QS 9000 and IATF 16949 certifications
  • Assist with the formulation and maintenance of quality control standards and objectives
  • Collaborating with research and process technology engineers to investigate and propose solutions to internal/external customer quality issues
  • Assisting with development and delivery of quality-control training
  • Travel to operating facilities is expected
  • All plant activities require a Safety-First work attitude.
  • Incumbent is expected to attend conferences within the field of expertise
Candidate Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related area of study
  • Must have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hire
  • Must have less than three years of professional work experience
  • Prior internship a plus
Preferred Skills:
  • We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
  • A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
  • A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
  • An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
  • Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Leadership and strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
Base salary range $75,000 - $80,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.
Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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