Quality Engineer | Automotive | Chicago Heights, IL

Our client, a Tier 1 supplier, is seeking to add a Quality Engineer to their team at a new, state-of-the-art facility in the western Chicago suburbs. This well-established and stable company is poised for continued growth in 2025.

Client Details

With a workforce of over 1,000 employees and more than 70 years of history in Chicago, this company is a pillar of stability, even throughout COVID-19. Their average employee tenure exceeds 15 years, reflecting a strong commitment to their team. Partnering with some of the world's most recognized brands, they prioritize transparency, customer focus, and employee development. This is evident through their significant investments in training and career growth, providing ample opportunities for internal advancement. With a client base spanning both domestic and international markets, the company aims to expand into new markets over the next five years. This position reports directly to the Quality Director and offers the chance to grow under the mentorship of senior leadership.

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

Profile

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace engineering or other engineering degree
• 2-4 years Quality and manufacturing experience
• ASQ Certification (preferred)
• Excellent Computer skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary between $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and skills
• 401K match up to 6%
• 15 days PTO + 15 sick/Holiday days
• Gym membership included
• Bonus potential up to 7% based on performance
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, life and vision insurance

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