Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
83 IL Chicago
Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA
The Quality Engineer is responsible for strengthening product quality, reducing scrap/returns, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. The role maintains and improves the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, leads auditing and calibration programs, supports inspection teams, and develops key quality documentation such as PPAPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Work Instructions. It requires strong collaboration with internal customers, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure processes, standards, and product certifications remain accurate and up to date.
Key Responsibilities Quality System & Compliance- Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality System.
- Organize and execute internal quality audits.
- Manage calibration programs for plant equipment.
- Maintain product certifications for assigned specialty products.
- Partner with internal customers to drive data‑based improvement initiatives.
- Review internal/external non‑conformances (including RGA’s).
- Lead or support Corrective Actions (8D).
- Conduct capability studies (CpK, PpK) to evaluate process performance.
- Develop PPAPs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs.
- Create and update Work Instructions, Procedures, and Profiles.
- Review and maintain prints, material specifications, and standards.
- Train inspectors, operators, supervisors, and plant quality personnel.
- Support inspection team skill development and approved inspection methods.
- Assist engineering with technical notes and communication to the shop floor.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure process alignment.
- 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS‑certified environment.
- A safety focused mindset and the ability to influence a work safe culture
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, Kaizen, DOE, FMEA preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation abilities.
- Ability to lead teams through project based work and work effectively across all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
- Less than 5% travel.
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