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 experience5 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 JMPASQ 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.