Quality Engineer | Industrial Manufacturing

Quality Engineer

My client, having been in business for over 100 years, is a leading industrial manufacturer of metal components for the automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries. With over 600 employees, they have a global presence with facilities in Asia and Europe and are family-owned. With new leadership at the head of the Quality Department, they have had a rejuvenation of strategy and focus, and have become much more organized as a team. Quality is at the forefront of the organization, as they are ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and AS9100 certified.

Job Description

• Demonstrates strong capability in evaluating the adequacy and completeness of technical data, deviations, and related quality requirements.
• Collaborates effectively with multiple departments to address quality-related questions and resolve issues.
• Communicates directly with customers to resolve inquiries, clarify requirements, address complaints, and support the 8D process, certifications, and other quality needs.
• Provides support to the Inspection Department.
• Partners with Quality Technicians and Quality Assistants to resolve documentation concerns.
• Participates in internal investigations and the development of corrective action plans.
• Supports internal audits, customer audits, and customer visits.
• Prepares PPAP documentation, including Control Plans, Balloon Drawings, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Creates AS9102 First Article Inspection reports.
• Performs internal QMS and process audits.
• Assists with validation and qualification activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in engineering or a related field required
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or AS9100
• Process validation experience (PPAP, FAI, IQ/OQ/PQ, etc.)
• Production change management experience
• Core Tools - Control Plan, FMEAs, SPC, etc.
• Problem-solving mindset with root cause and CAPA experience

What's on Offer

• Base salary between $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• 17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)
• 401k matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition reimbursement

Job summary:

• Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
• Sub Sector: Quality, Technical
• Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
• Location: Barrington
• Contract Type: Permanent