Quality Engineer- Hanover Park, IL
Responsibilities
- Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first-time product quality.
- Resolve daily in-process quality issues for assigned value streams.
- Evaluate and monitor raw material, in-process, and finished goods against customer and regulatory requirements.
- Lead investigations and resolutions for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques such as 8D and DMAIC.
- Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to enhance safety and reduce the cost of quality metrics like DPPM, scrap, and the cost of poor quality.
- Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics, recommending improvements to foster a proactive culture.
- Develop and lead an internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.
- Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels, interpreting and reporting trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.
- Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, leading initiatives focused on problem prevention and variance reduction.
- Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
- Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.
- 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
- Lean manufacturing experience.
- Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools like 8D and DMAIC.
- Experienced in using Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.
- Working experience in ISO9001 with auditor experience.
- Experience with AIAG core requirements such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
- Self-directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
- ASQ certification.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Hanover Park, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
Great internal company Benefits with competitive 401k benefits
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hanover Park,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.
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