Maintains IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality documentation, leads corrective actions and MRB activities, supports internal and external audits, manages PFMEAs, PPAPs, control plans, and work instructions, and serves as a customer quality liaison. The engineer also trains personnel, uses metrology equipment, and verifies laboratory calibration records. The role requires at least two years of quality engineering experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing, with less than 5% travel.
Quality Engineer Glendale Heights, IL
Currently looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to fill an opening with a company in Glendale Heights, IL. Interested candidates should have at least two years of quality experience in preferably plastics manufacturing and be promotable.
Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer
- Be responsible for the maintenance of quality system documents pertaining to IATF 16949 or ISO 9001
- Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as Fishbone diagrams, 5 Why's, PDCA and 8D Corrective Actions
- Handle internal and external auditing as needed to support the quality system
- Promptly lead an MRB team to address any quality issues that may arise for parts that may be subject to quarantine and potential disposition
- Serve as a quality liaison with the customers both internally and externally for training and execution to meet quality objectives
- Facilitate and maintain PFMEA's, PPAP's, quality control plans, process flows, work instructions and other quality documentation
- Apply your familiarity with metrology such as the use of optical comparators, depth micrometers, Vernier calipers and gage blocks.
- Be on the floor and in the lab training personnel on quality systems and techniques as needed
- Verify that lab equipment is properly calibrated and be accountable for the veracity of all relevant calibration master logs
Requirements of the Quality Engineer
- At least two years of quality engineering experience in preferably plastics manufacturing
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering or similar engineering type of technical discipline is a plus
- A proficiency with MS Office is a plus
- An IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 automotive background is a plus but not required
- Willingness to do what is needed to get the job done on-time and being committed to a passion for quality
- Travel less than 5%
Compensation for the Quality Engineer
The targeted annual base salary for this first shift position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.
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