
Quality Engineer III
Jabil · Gurnee, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $83k–$150k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Jabil (industrial) in Gurnee, IL. Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control plans and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Control plans, CAPA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
- Base pay
- $83k–$150k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$146k. This one lists $83k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 36 live postings that list pay, out of 46 quality engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 4+)
Typical $98k–$132k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
- Root cause 43%
- Supplier quality 43%
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- SPC 35%
- FDA / GMP 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Jabil
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- 2
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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Jabil in Gurnee
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Automation Engineer · Controls
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requirements
are met.
What will you do?
- ✓Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control plans and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
- ✓Analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- ✓Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
- ✓Confirms that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is complete and compliant with requirements.
- ✓Develops methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
- ✓Writes, reviews, approves process validations/qualifications, facilitates resolution of validation deviations in accordance with Jabil and customer requirements.
- ✓Evaluates, makes recommendations, and implements changes to the validation and qualification program as part of continual improvement or remediation activities.
- ✓Supports and champions change controls in relation to customer, supplier, and internally driven changes.
- ✓Leads team to ensuring that corrective actions (CAPA) are completed in accordance with relevant ISO/regulatory body requirements, Jabil procedures, and that documentation is complete and compliant with requirements.
- ✓Leads investigation team, and documents response in ensuring timely resolution of customer complaints.
- ✓Leads continuous improvement efforts; Has a quality-first mentality; Applies internal and external best practices to apply to her/his work.
- ✓Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
- ✓Mentoring of Quality Engineers and training employees in the
requirements
of Quality.
- ✓Role model and promote the organizations Values and Behaviors.
- ✓When documented appropriately, can hold delegation authority for Quality Engineering Supervisor.
- ✓Other
responsibilities
may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the
requirements
of the department/position.
How will you get here?
- ✓Degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent experience (High School degree or GED certificate & 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of Degree).
- ✓5+ years of relevant medical device or injection molding experience.
- ✓Must be knowledgeable in the operation of 13485 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- ✓Experience in automated assembly solution, cleanroom manufacturing experience preferable.
- ✓ASQ CQE, desirable. Lean Six Sigma experience.
- ✓Strong Computer Skills. Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and email skills required.
- ✓Frequent sitting, standing and walking with occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
- ✓This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
qualifications
and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
How will you make an impact?
The Quality Engineer III leads the development and implementation of quality plans, programs, and procedures using quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and analyses. Ensures that performance and product quality conforms to established company, customer and regulatory requirements. Reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly and process. Investigates problems and recommends disposition, modification, and corrective action for recurring or non-recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with site management, manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure
Benefits package with jabil
- •Competitive base salary
- •Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- •401K match
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Paid Time Off
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Life, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance
- •Commuter Benefits
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Pet Insurance
- •Adoption Assistance
- •Annual Merit Increases
- •Community Volunteer Opportunity
The pay range for this role is $83,400 - $150,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include
