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Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering

Lake Geneva, WI 53147 • $70,000 to $95,000 / yr • 10/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Location: Lake Geneva, WI
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $70K–$95K

enefits: Full Benefits Package

Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with automotive manufacturing experience and hands-on IATF 16949 experience to join a growing precision manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and improve the QMS in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve quality issues.
  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
  • Support APQP and PPAP activities for new products and engineering changes.
  • Utilize quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
  • Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances.
  • Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
  • Analyze quality data to reduce scrap, improve process capability, and prevent recurring issues.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Systems experience in manufacturing.
  • Hands-on IATF 16949 experience – required.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and automotive quality core tools.
  • Strong root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • Experience with metal forming, springs, wire products, stamping, or precision manufacturing is a plus.