Lead Quality Auditor

Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title : Lead Quality Auditor Location : Near Wheeling, IL Hire Type : Direct Hire Salary : $85k–$110k/yr. The Quality Management Systems Lead is responsible for driving compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and driving excellence and optimization in quality systems across the organization. This role oversees all activities related to maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), including internal audits, management reviews, corrective actions, and certification readiness. Job Duties : Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards (e.g., FMVSS, customer-specific requirements, regulatory). Ensure alignment with processes by assessing local procedures, identifying gaps, and tracking compliance activities to maintain consistency across the organization. Drive cross-functional initiatives to optimize business processes for efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organization. Lead projects to deploy and optimize quality-related software platforms (e.g., QMS software, document control systems, process management approvals and workflow); ensure integration with existing business systems and alignment with organizational needs. Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of supplier complaints and corrective actions and ensure site compliance with established corporate procedures. Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AI-driven platforms) to provide actionable insights into quality performance, trends, and risks. Design and deliver training programs on ISO 9001 requirements, QMS processes, auditing best practices, and quality tools to build organizational competencies. Plan, prioritize, and coordinate corrective actions resulting from internal audits, ensuring timely closure and compliance with QMS requirements. Act as project manager for quality system initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication; deliver projects on time and within budget. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field. 5 years of experience in quality systems management. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification. Proven expertise in ISO 9001 implementation and certification processes. Strong knowledge of QMS principles, internal auditing, and corrective action management. Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. ASQ Certification (CQA, CMQ/OE) or equivalent. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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