Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturer | Gurnee, IL

My client is looking for a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, resolve customer issues, and drive continuous improvement in a high‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment. This role works closely with operations and engineering to mitigate risk, enhance process capability, and deliver strong customer satisfaction.

Client Details

My client manufactures floor mats for cars and trucks using injection molding processes and operates as a global organization with multiple facilities in Illinois and one in Europe. They invest heavily in what matters-offering a state‑of‑the‑art facility with modern amenities-while maintaining a relaxed, down‑to‑earth culture where even the CEO keeps things casual in jeans and a sweatshirt.

Description

• Maintain consistent compliance with IATF 16949
• Lead cross-functional teams to create and update Process Control Plans/Manufacturing Process Plans, FMEAs, and Process Masters
• Initiate and coordinate follow-up activity on Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAR/PAR)
• Coordinate activity related to Claims and Non-Conforming Product including processing the required internal and external documentation
• Review Material Test Reports for compliance to order specifications and submit to customers
• Log quality related data such as nonconformances and first pass quality into QA databases
• Generate quality reports and update monthly key performance indicators (KPI) data
• Prepare First Article/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission packages
• Perform Internal Quality Audits in conformance with IATF 16949
• Coordinate supplier quality activity including supplier quality audits and surveys

Profile

• Background in the automotive industry
• Exposure to IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 QMS
• Injection molding experience
• PPAP experience
• Auditing experience
• Experience handling customer complaints
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Sponsorship NOT provided

Job Offer

• Salary upwards of $110,000
• Bonus eligibility
• ESOP profit-sharing program
• 2-3 weeks PTO
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, vision

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