Aerospace Quality Engineer
Quest Global · Mundelein, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $75k–$80k
- Travel
- 90%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Quest Global (industrial) in Mundelein, IL. \nWork Requirements: This role is considered a remote position for the customer location in Phoenix, AZ.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, AS9100, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $75k–$80k
- Day to day
- about 90% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$132k. This one lists $75k–$80k.
Median of the low and high ends of 42 live postings that list pay, out of 56 quality engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 55 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 30% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $98k–$123k, from 36 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 50%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 46%
- ✓ Supplier quality 45%
- Team leadership 34%
- FMEA 32%
- SPC 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Quest Global
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting says about 90% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Quest GlobalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
This role is considered a remote position for the customer location in Phoenix, AZ.
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- ✓You must be willing to travel to the customer site as needed.
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\nTravel
Requirements
Due to nature of work, 90% travel will be required
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Job Description
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills.
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\nWhat will you bring
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- •Work independently remotely and travel on-site to suppliers to ensure quality standards are being met (90% Travel anticipated, will be reimbursed for travel expenses per Company guidelines)
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- •Conduct supplier audits/assessments for identification of non-compliance areas and documenting RCCA items.
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- •Coordination with suppliers to monitor and support RCCA improvement plans identified and completed to RAIL agenda.
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- •Develop supplier recovery plans to increase Supplier Quality score and reduce Supplier Quality Corrective actions
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- •Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
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- •Conduct thorough inspections and tests on products, components, and materials to identify any defects or deviations from specifications.
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- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
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- •Analyze data and generate reports to track quality performance and identify areas for improvement.
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\nHow will you get here
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- •Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in assessments and audits in the aerospace or automotive and/or other related industries
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- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
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- •Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools, as well as MS Office skills.
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- •Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
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- •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- •Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
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- •Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
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- •Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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\nPay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 per annum
\nWork
\nBenefits
\n401(k)
\n401(k) matching
\nDental insurance
\nHealth insurance
\nLife insurance
\nPaid time off
\nReferral program
\nVision insurance
\nShort/Long Term Disability