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Quality EngineerActalent • Batavia, Illinois, USA
Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Actalent • Batavia, Illinois, USA
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Quality Engineer

Description

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans for CNC-machined thermal products (including on-site fundry, machining and electrical assembly)
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate quality planning
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and customer quality issues
  • Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final inspections
  • Work closely with CNC machinists, programmers, and supervisors to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
  • Analyze quality data and trends (scrap, rework, nonconformances) and recommend process improvements
  • Manage nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) and coordinate disposition activities, both internal rejects and external customer returns (RMA)
  • Assist with customer, internal, and third-party audits (., ISO 9001)
  • Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment
  • Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations and corrective actions
  • Support customer-specific quality initiatives and work closely with customer supplier engineers (calls, meetings, emails, projects)
  • Implement and maintain statistical methodologies for process improvement (SPC,
  • Train production and inspection personnel on quality standards and best practices
  • Daily collaboration with other internal departments, including sales, customer service, engineering, purchasing, and production
  • Lead / direct the shop-floor quality team (Quality Techs and Inspectors), including training, setting priorities, addressing technical challenges, etc.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Engineering degree preferred (ME or EE), or equivalent technical experience
  • 5 plus years of Quality Engineering experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other inspection equipment.
  • Working knowledge of quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and 8D.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management systems.
  • Proficiency with statistical software, such as MiniTab or JMP
  • ASQ quality-related certifications preferred (CQE, CQA, or equivalent)
  • Lean / Six Sigma certifications preferred (Green Belt, Black Belt)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
  • Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Permanent position based out of Batavia, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00 / yr.

    offers a competitive salary, full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, EAP and 401k with employer match, annual bonus if company hits target numbers

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,IL.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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