Quality Engineer | Palatine, IL

• Support the development and implementation of quality control systems, inspection methods, and validation processes.
• Conduct product and process inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Lead and support First Article Inspections (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and validation efforts.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Investigate quality issues and nonconformances using structured root cause analysis methods.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues.
• Utilize quality metrics and data to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Support risk assessment activities including FMEA and other quality planning tools.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to maintain high quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Help create and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, work instructions, inspection records, and quality reports.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to address quality concerns and improve overall manufacturing performance.

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