Quality Engineer - Machining Manufacturer | Franklin Park, IL

Franklin Park, Illinois Permanent USD70,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is a precision machining manufacturer seeking a Quality Engineer to lead product and process quality initiatives across the organization. This role will drive continuous improvement efforts through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality system enhancements while supporting APQP, PPAP, and customer quality requirements.
  • Opportunity to work with aerospace and automotive OEM customers
  • Family owned company with family-oriented culture

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned precision machining manufacturer serving OEM and industrial customers with high-quality custom components and machining solutions. Utilizing advanced CNC and Swiss machining technologies, they deliver reliable, cost-effective products for demanding applications. With a strong focus on quality, APQP/PPAP processes, and continuous improvement, the company supports the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries with a team of approximately 200 employees.

Job Description

  • Analyze nonconforming conditions in production to determine root cause.
  • Communicate with process owners to resolve nonconforming conditions by developing or facilitating corrective and preventive actions.
  • Summarize and report nonconformance information and evaluate trends and major causes.
  • Summarize and report defect analyses, corrective actions, implementations status, and effectiveness.
  • Develop and document control plans which define verifications during production to ensure all state requirements are met.
  • Develop and document inspection and verification procedures for use by department personnel.
  • Develop and document PPAP paperwork.
  • Take ownership of corrective/preventative actions (i.e., 8-D's, CAR's).
  • Develop production methods for new and existing work.
  • Complete immersion in personal and business continuous improvement.
  • Participate in APQP for new and existing work.
  • Develop internal process control plans for new and existing work.
  • Use advanced statistical knowledge for problem solving and data analysis.
  • Plan and document studies of measurement repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) and process capability.
  • Perform internal audits of the quality system and verification activities; and supplier audits as requested.
  • Use inspection, measuring, and test equipment as necessary.
  • Participate in company quality improvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.



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The Successful Applicant

  • At least 3+ years of experience within quality
  • Background in a machining manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • Experience with aerospace and/or automotive environments is preferred
  • Sponsorship not provided (Must be Green Card Holder or U.S. Citizen)

What's on Offer

  • Base salary of $70k-$90k depending on experience
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, dental, vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 401(k) matching
Contact
Ethan Norman
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109517

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Franklin Park
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Norman
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109517
 

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