Quality Engineer | Electrical Assembly

Romeoville, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee manufacturing quality systems, ensure compliance with customer quality requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key role in maintaining product quality standards, leading corrective actions, minimizing quality-related costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and customer satisfaction.
  • Annual bonus incentive based on personal and company metrics!
  • Consistent performance reviews & merit raises!

About Our Client

I'm partnered with a leading manufacturer of battery and power cables, as well as wire harnesses, serving major automotive and heavy-truck OEMs. Due to strong business growth, the company is strategically expanding its Engineering team to support increased demand, streamline operations, and drive continued success. They are known for fostering professional development, empowering employees to take ownership of their work, and providing opportunities for long-term career growth.

Job Description

  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, defects, customer complaints, and overall quality costs.
  • Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Support customer quality requirements, respond to quality concerns, and coordinate containment activities when necessary.
  • Create, maintain, and update quality documentation, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and PPAP documentation.
  • Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using tools such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, control charts, and Pareto analysis.
  • Verify compliance with quality standards, control plans, and operating procedures throughout production.
  • Conduct product, process, and layered audits to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
  • Support new product launches and process validations in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
  • Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits and support quality management system compliance.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
  • Experience with customer quality requirements, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.
  • Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Working knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience level
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401k program with employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 2 weeks PTO + company holidays
  • Opportunities for tuition assistance
Contact
Ethan Norman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7060412

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Romeoville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Norman
Job Reference
JN-072026-7060412