Quality Engineer III (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Job Description: About the Role Are you ready to take your quality expertise to the next level? As a Quality Engineer III , you’ll be a senior leader driving strategic quality initiatives, advancing our Quality Management System (QMS), and ensuring compliance across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing cross-functional teams, and shaping the future of quality excellence. You’ll act as a deputy to the Quality Manager , lead critical audits, and champion continuous improvement efforts that directly impact customer satisfaction and business performance. What You’ll Do Serve as assistant to the QA Manager , leading meetings and supporting departmental planning. Drive QMS harmonization and best practice standardization across sites. Act as site lead for customer audits and regulatory inspections (ISO, AS9100, FDA if applicable). Define and track strategic quality goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives. Lead multi-disciplinary problem-solving for systemic issues (scrap, warranty returns, field failures). Develop and implement supplier quality programs , including audits and performance improvement plans. Mentor junior engineers and lead technical development sessions. Support design for manufacturability (DFM) , PFMEA, and process validation during product development. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field. 7 years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 standards. Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. Proven success in leading audits , managing customer/supplier relationships, and driving measurable improvements. ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or ability to obtain within one year. U.S. person (per ITAR/EAR requirements). Ability to travel up to 25% . Why Join Us? Be a key influencer in shaping quality strategy. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership growth . Competitive compensation and benefits package. Make an impact in a company committed to innovation and excellence . The salary range for this position is $87,800-109,800. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify .

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