Posted August 20, 2026
Quality Technician
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Quality Technician
Location: Near Crystal Lake, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: 1st Shift (7:30 AM–4:30 PM)
Pay: $20-$24/hr.
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more
We are seeking a Quality Technician to support product quality and manufacturing operations through inspections, First Article Inspections, quality documentation, and process audits. This role will work closely with manufacturing to identify quality risks, maintain ISO 9001 requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties:
- Perform product and raw material inspections and audits.
- Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and required customer documentation.
- Document and process non-conforming materials and assist with MRB activities.
- Complete Certificates of Conformance and other quality documentation.
- Utilize inspection equipment, measurement tools, and SPC methods.
- Support CAPA activities and internal ISO 9001 audits.
- Create and update work instructions and procedures.
- Collect and report production and quality metrics.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to work in an ITAR-regulated facility
- Proficiency with quality measurement tools and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience with FAI, SPC, non-conformances, and quality documentation.
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.
