Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer develops, implements, and maintains robust quality systems to ensure consistent compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process control, problem solving, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with plant management, operators, and the quality inspection team to resolve issues and enhance overall product quality.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Verify the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other process controls in production, and train and coach operators as needed to ensure proper application.
• Assist with 8D corrective actions related to customer complaints and internal concerns, maintaining detailed logs to ensure timely disposition of parts and effective closure of issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with plant management and operators to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues at their source.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal audits of the quality system to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and control of documentation associated with quality standards, including ISO, IATF, SPC, and compliance requirements.
• Interface with the quality inspection department to support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including preparation and review of documentation required for submission.
• Review, track, and determine disposition of all internal non-conforming materials and products, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions.
• Ensure that training programs on quality system policies, procedures, and requirements are developed, delivered, and maintained for employees.
• Develop and maintain customer‑specific quality requirements, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process FMEA (PFMEA), and process flow charts.
• Perform additional quality‑related duties and projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale Heights, IL.

Pay range: $37.00 – $45.00 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite position in Glendale Heights, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.