Quality Engineer - Electronic/Med Device

Wood Dale, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
This is a Quality Engineering opportunity with an electro-mechanical medical device manufacturer near O'Hare Airport, that will be heavily involved in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, and technical support.
  • Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility!
  • Join an organization that makes an impact on human health & well-being!

About Our Client

Our client is a medical device manufacturer focused on electro-mechanical manufacturing processes. As a growing organization, they are preparing to launch a new product line, and this role will play a key part in supporting those efforts on a daily basis. The company is ISO 13485 certified, with products and services distributed across nearly 50 countries. They provide an opportunity to contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Job Description

  • Conduct detailed evaluations of returned devices through inspection, functional testing, and operation of equipment
  • Reproduce reported issues by simulating real-world usage conditions, including edge cases and worst-case scenarios
  • Instrument systems to monitor performance, analyze signals, and isolate abnormal behavior
  • Convert customer complaints and observations into clear, testable hypotheses
  • Design and perform targeted experiments to replicate and validate reported failures
  • Diagnose issues across mechanical systems (e.g., fluid paths, seals, pressure interactions), electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, sensors, signal integrity), and embedded systems/software (e.g., logic triggers, alarms, system behavior)
  • Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams) alongside hands-on investigation
  • Generate and analyze test data to support findings and determine root causes
  • Identify recurring failure trends and link symptoms to underlying mechanisms
  • Define and recommend corrective actions based on verified root causes
  • Partner with R&D teams to implement design improvements and with Manufacturing to enhance processes
  • Ensure insights are integrated into risk management activities and ongoing product development



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

  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering-related preferred)
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience within quality
  • Understanding of ISO 9001
  • Experience with electro-mechanical processes
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and investigation experience on electro-mechanical systems/components
  • Medical device experience is preferred
  • Understanding of ISO 14971 and UL 60601 is preferred
  • CQE certification is preferred
  • Six Sigma belt is preferred
  • Sponsorship is not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $100k-$115k
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 4% annual bonus incentive
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7028601

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wood Dale
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-052026-7028601