Quality Engineer - Machining Manufacturer

Franklin Park, Illinois Permanent USD70,000 - USD900,000 per year View Job Description
Our client, a precision machining manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality initiatives. This role will investigate nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support PPAP and APQP activities to drive continuous improvement and ensure customer quality requirements are met.
  • Opportunity to work with aerospace and automotive OEM customers
  • Family owned company with family-oriented culture

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held precision manufacturing company that specializes in producing high-quality machined components and engineered solutions for OEM and industrial customers. Leveraging advanced CNC and Swiss machining technologies, the organization is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Supported by robust quality systems, APQP/PPAP processes, and a collaborative team culture, the company delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. The organization employs approximately 200 people across its operations.

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
Collin Patrick Walsh
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7095615

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Franklin Park
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Collin Patrick Walsh
Job Reference
JN-092026-7095615
 

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