Quality Engineer

huge growth opportunities, 401 (k) match 50% up to 5%, generous PTO
Annual bonus incentive based on personal and company metrics!

About Our Client

Our client is a machining and metal processing manufacturer specializing in casting and CNC machining, serving the aerospace, semiconductor, and food service industries. They are located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and have about 140 employees total. They are ISO 9001:2015 certified and are experiencing steady growth as they add to their team.

Job Description

Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans for CNC-machined thermal products (including on-site foundry, machining and electrical assembly)
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate quality planning
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
Work 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, both internal rejects and external customer returns (RMA)
Assist with customer, internal, and third-party audits (e.g., ISO 9001)
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment
Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations and corrective actions
Support customer-specific quality initiatives and work closely with customer supplier engineers (calls, meetings, emails, projects)
Implement and maintain statistical methodologies for process improvement (SPC, etc.)
Train production and inspection personnel on quality standards and best practices
Daily collaboration with other internal departments, including sales, customer service, engineering, purchasing, and production
Lead / direct the shop-floor quality team (Quality Techs and Inspectors), including training, setting priorities, addressing technical challenges, etc.
Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.

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

Engineering degree preferred (ME or EE), or equivalent technical experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other inspection equipment.
Working knowledge of quality tools such as PPAP, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and 8D.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management systems.
Proficiency with statistical software, such as Minitab or JMP
ASQ quality-related certifications preferred (CQE, CQA, or equivalent)
Lean / Six Sigma certifications preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
Sponsorship not provided