Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturer

Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong automotive background to drive manufacturing and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in IATF 16949 standards and have hands-on expertise with APQP, PPAP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced production environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Renowned for delivering innovative fastening and assembly solutions to the automotive sector, the company provides a collaborative work culture, advanced engineering resources, and a strong dedication to quality and continuous improvement.

Description

• Conduct internal / suppliers (if required) quality audit in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements, as well as all customer requirements.
• Participate in customer and 3rd parties' audits.
• Maintain all quality records and documentation in support of our plants / remote locations in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 standards requirements, company's quality manual and customer requirements.
• Maintain / review / update customer portals as well as review customer specific requirements and scorecards.
• Support engineering efforts by participating in process design development projects representing quality assurance and customers' requirements.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, and test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports as well as customer specific requirements.
• Develop, execute, and analyze quality-reporting measures.
• Report to management on quality issues, trends, and losses.
• Review customer purchase orders and specifications, change requests and contracts and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in the quality and process plans, as deemed necessary.
• Review suppliers' purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements if required.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP's.

Profile

• Thorough knowledge of ISO9001, IATF 16949, ISO9001 requirements including implementation and standard operation procedures.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Understand the processes and flow in an efficient and productive manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player skills.
• Strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Must be able to multi-task and establish priorities, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel, possibility overnight, often with last minute notice to customer and vendor sites.
• Sponsorship is not provided

Job Offer

• Compensation up to $85,000
• EOY Bonus
• Full medical benefits
• 2-3 weeks of PTO
• HSA with company contributions

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