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Quality Technician

Job in Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, 60175, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

Automotive Quality Technician

Job Description

This role ensures that automotive electronic products and components consistently meet rigorous internal and industry quality standards such as IATF and related automotive quality frameworks. The Automotive Quality Technician conducts detailed inspections, performs tests using precision equipment, documents results accurately, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical part in maintaining product safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction within a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Inspect automotive electronic products and components to verify compliance with established specifications, norms, and quality standards.

+ Perform tests using precision inspection and measurement equipment to assess product performance and quality.

+ Conduct systematic and documented evaluations of finished products, identifying deviations and nonconformities.

+ Propose and support the implementation of corrective actions to ensure conformity and drive continuous improvement.

+ Provide technical quality support in the capacity of Quality Technician or Quality Inspector for quality processes related to customers and suppliers in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

+ Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA) on a regular basis and document findings in accordance with internal and industry requirements.

+ Apply standard automotive quality methodologies and core tools in alignment with AIAG standards to monitor and improve product and process quality.

+ Use quality inspection tools and equipment effectively while reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

+ Support root cause analysis activities by supplying accurate inspection data, participating in cross-functional problem-solving, and helping to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

+ Understand and interpret customer-specific requirements (CSR), including technical and reporting expectations, to ensure compliance with customer requirements throughout process operations.

+ Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and audits, ensuring traceability and proper documentation in accordance with quality management system requirements.

+ Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to address quality issues, share findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of quality systems and methodologies, including IATF-related requirements, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and structured Root Cause Analysis.

+ Communicate quality issues, findings, and recommendations clearly and professionally in English, both in writing and verbally.

Essential Skills

+ High school degree or equivalent, plus 2+ years of education or experience in Automotive, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related technical field, with preference for an associate degree or bachelor's degree.

+ At least 2 years of full-time work experience providing technical quality support as a Quality Technician or Quality Inspector within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

+ Minimum 2 years of practical full-time experience conducting Layered Process Audits (LPA).

+ At least 2 years of full-time experience performing systematic and documented evaluations of finished products to verify compliance with specifications, norms, and quality standards.

+ Minimum 2 years of experience working with customer-specific requirements (CSR), including understanding technical and reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with customer needs during process operations.

+ At least 2 years of hands-on technical experience applying standard automotive quality methodologies and core tools in accordance with AIAG standards.

+ Proficiency in using quality inspection tools and precision test equipment for inspecting and testing automotive components.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and electrical or mechanical schematics.

+ Familiarity with quality management systems and methodologies, including IATF-related standards, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and structured Root Cause Analysis.

+ Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to document findings and communicate with cross-functional teams clearly and professionally.

+ Experience working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment with a focus on product safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Automotive, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

+ Relevant quality certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or a strong desire to complete ASQ certification programs.

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Experience with automotive quality core tools in…
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