Quality Engineer - Retail Displays

Arlington Heights, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
This is a great opportunity with an innovative manufacturer of retail display solutions, at their state of the art HQ in the near NW Suburbs. This role will allow for qualfiied candidates to truly grow their specialized skillsets in quality engineering. Apply today for more info!
  • Strong Compensation, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, Tuition reimbursment
  • State of the art facility, favorable work/life balance considerations

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom, highly specialized retail display solutions. They are well-known for creative design and superior product quality - as such, they're trusted by some of the most exciting brands worldwide! Because of exciting growth, they are hiring for an experienced Quality Engineer at their local headquarters.

Job Description

  • 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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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or another STEM-related field preferred.
  • ASQ Certification or equivalent quality experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related manufacturing quality role.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
  • Experience using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, and CMMs.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a structured approach to identifying and resolving quality concerns.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus target - 7% target
  • 18 days paid time off + paid holidays
  • 2:30pm exit every Friday!
  • 401k with 3% match
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086532

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Arlington Heights
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086532
 

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