Location: MUN – Mundelein, IL
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will lead quality management from product inception through production launch and throughout the production cycle, following ISO/TS 16949 quality standards. This role provides technical leadership, evaluates the performance of the quality management system, and identifies improvement areas within the Fabrication or Stamping departments. The ideal candidate is a committed professional with strong leadership, communication, and training skills, as well as deep expertise in metal stamping and fabrication.

The Quality Engineer will also manage customer-related quality concerns and drive internal corrective actions accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PPAPs, FAIs, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, GR&R, and FMEAs within APQP and NPI processes
• Develop and implement inspection procedures and quality plans
• Serve as a primary liaison with customers on product quality issues
• Manage direct communications on quality concerns from various departments
• Assist Quality Managers in responding to customer complaints, QR’s, CAR’s, and 8D reports within required timelines
• Review and initiate RMAs, MRs, and Nonconformance Reports in UniPoint
• Ensure effective corrective actions and material dispositions
• Initiate and manage Material Review Board (MRB) actions when needed
• Coordinate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams as required
• Maintain oversight of incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality control
• Handle Non-Conformance Reports and related cost tracking via UniPoint
• Initiate Quality Alerts, Product Deviations, and Waivers; follow up for customer approval
• Schedule and oversee inspection activities and layout requirements
• Track historical issues and escalate critical problems to management
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues; work with the supply chain team as needed
• Initiate and track supplier CARs and 8Ds to completion
• Evaluate potential suppliers for quality capabilities
• Participate in customer and auditor visits
• Conduct internal audits in compliance with ISO/TS standards

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred)
• Hands-on experience in metal stamping and/or metal fabrication
• Proficiency in Quality Engineering tools such as SPC, DOE, CAPA, LEAN, 5S, and Six Sigma (6σ)
• Strong customer interface and communication skills
• Proven leadership in mentoring and managing quality engineering teams
• Track record of managing multiple engineering projects

Additional Information

• No visa sponsorship available (e.g., H1B)
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No relocation assistance – local candidates only
• Please submit a resume and salary history with your application

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