Quality Engineer

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Our client, a prominent Tier 1 automotive supplier, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer for their advanced, state-of-the-art facility in the southern Chicago suburbs. As a well-established and reputable company, they are positioned for strong growth in 2025, with a major expansion underway at their facility.
  • ESOP Opportunity
  • Family owned and run

About Our Client

With over 1,000 employees and 70+ years in Chicago, this company is a pillar of stability, with an average employee tenure of 15+ years. Known for its strong partnerships with global brands, the company prioritizes transparency, customer focus, and employee growth, offering ample opportunities for internal advancement. With plans to expand into new sectors in the next five years, this role, reporting to the Quality Director, presents a chance to develop under experienced leadership.

Job Description

  • Assist in preparation/delivery/analysis of department reports, charts, and graphs on defects and scrap
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and confer with management to determine quality and reliability standards.
  • Read blueprints and/or engineering specifications, ability to compare surface finish of work piece to finish requirements
  • Responsible for FAI submission process and resolution of non-conforming measurements detected during FAI process.
  • Assists in PPAP process from planning, implementation and execution of final inspection plans.
  • Assist with the education and instruction of plant personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and overall efficiency improvements to meet quality control standards.
  • Assist Quality in projects such as data control, documentation, updates of procedures, resolving quality issues utilizing continuous improvement techniques.
  • Perform non-conformance (NC) processing on regular basis utilizing database systems to record and monitor disposition
  • Support Corrective Preventative Action verification and effectiveness of action items
  • Respond to customers in timely manner for complaints, containment and RMA requests or any product quality related inquires
  • Assists in interaction with customers regarding technical characteristics, specifications and methods of manufacture.
  • Interact with customer sourcing personnel to ensure product meets their standards and ships



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The Successful Applicant

  • 2-4 years Quality and manufacturing experience
  • PPAP/APQP Experience
  • IATF Exposure
  • Excellent Computer skills
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary between $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and skills
  • 401K match up to 6%
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • 15 days PTO + 15 sick/Holiday days
  • Bonus potential up to 7% based on performance
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, life and vision insurance
Contact
Max Sinton
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6953353

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Max Sinton
Job Reference
JN-022026-6953353