Quality Engineer

Crest Hill, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen manufacturing quality processes, ensure compliance with customer expectations, and support ongoing operational improvements. This position will focus on maintaining high product quality, identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing effective corrective actions, minimizing quality-related expenses, and collaborating with teams across the organization to optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Annual bonus incentive
  • Performance reviews & merit raises

About Our Client

I'm working with a well-established manufacturer specializing in battery and power cables, as well as wire harness assemblies, with a strong customer base across the automotive and heavy-duty truck OEM markets. As the company continues to expand rapidly, they are investing in their Engineering team to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support future growth.

The organization also places a strong emphasis on professional development and employee autonomy, giving team members the opportunity to build their skills, take initiative, and have a meaningful impact on the business.

Job Description

  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, defects, customer complaints, and overall quality costs.
  • Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Support customer quality requirements, respond to quality concerns, and coordinate containment activities when necessary.
  • Create, maintain, and update quality documentation, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and PPAP documentation.
  • Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using tools such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, control charts, and Pareto analysis.
  • Verify compliance with quality standards, control plans, and operating procedures throughout production.
  • Conduct product, process, and layered audits to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
  • Support new product launches and process validations in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
  • Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits and support quality management system compliance.



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The Successful Applicant

  • 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
  • Experience with customer quality requirements, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.
  • Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Working knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience level
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401k program with employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 2 weeks PTO + company holidays
  • Opportunities for tuition assistance
Contact
Max Sinton
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083241

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Crest Hill
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Max Sinton
Job Reference
JN-082026-7083241
 

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