Quality Engineer

Job Title : Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans for CNC-machined thermal products, including on-site foundry, machining, and electrical assembly. The role involves reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate quality planning.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate 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 for both internal rejects and external customer returns (RMA).
• Assist with customer, internal, and third-party audits, such as ISO 9001.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations and corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain statistical methodologies for process improvement (SPC, .
• Train production and inspection personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate daily with other internal departments, including sales, customer service, engineering, purchasing, and production.
• Lead and direct the shop-floor quality team, including training, setting priorities, and addressing technical challenges.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean facility, supporting a privately held company that develops and manufactures highly engineered custom industrial components for global aerospace, microelectronics, medical, foodservice, semiconductor, and industrial fluid markets. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture and values inclusivity, focusing on the success of customers, partners, and employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Charles, 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 St. Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.