Quality Engineer - Automotive | Bonus Eligible!

Our client, a Tier 1 supplier, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer for their new, state-of-the-art facility in the western Chicago suburbs. This established and stable company is set for ongoing growth in 2021.

Client Details

With a workforce of over 1,000 employees and more than 70 years of presence in Chicago, this company stands as a symbol of stability, even through challenges like COVID-19. The average employee tenure exceeds 15 years, demonstrating a deep commitment to its team. By collaborating with some of the world's most renowned brands, the company emphasizes transparency, customer focus, and the development of its employees. This is reflected in their substantial investments in training and career progression, ensuring plenty of opportunities for internal advancement. With a diverse client base across both domestic and international markets, the company plans to expand into new regions over the next five years. This role reports directly to the Quality Director and offers growth opportunities through mentorship from 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
• Sponsorship not provided

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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