Job Title: Quality Engineer
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 (+ yearly bonus)
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (onsite)
Position Overview:
Provide engineering support to optimize workflows, troubleshoot problems, and ensure compliance with aerospace and defense specifications and requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to maintain high standards of quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support to optimize workflows and resolve production issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to meet quality expectations.
- Support compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and Nadcap.
- Participate in process improvement activities within a team-based environment.
- Develop and maintain process metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvement.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions, providing training as necessary.
- Monitor non-conformance trends and evaluate corrective action effectiveness.
- Assist in the preparation, execution, and completion of quality audits.
- Promote and comply with safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Skills:
- Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent experience required.
- Hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment; special processing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, Lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools. ASQ certification preferred.
- Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Skilled in root cause problem-solving methods such as 8D, A3, DMAIC, and 5 Whys.
- Experience with ERP, MRP, CRM, Microsoft Office, and engineering drafting/modeling tools.
- Strong skills in quantitative data analysis, measurement systems, and reporting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to write technical reports and procedures.
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Advanced computer literacy preferred.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports To:
The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
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