Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location

Skokie, IL, US, 60077

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting end-to-end execution of the Midland Quality Assurance Program. This role is based in our Skokie, IL facility. It is the primary quality point of contact for the site and regulatory bodies. This role involves driving technical excellence through advanced data analysis. You will serve as a technical advisor and coach across all functional departments including operations, supply chain, customer service, and engineering—to ensure the integrity and continuous improvement of Midland’s products and services.

• Execute and maintain the Midland Quality Assurance Program, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards including but not limited to AAR M-1003.
• Lead the gathering and analysis of complex data sets within the quality function to support manufacturing operations, supply chain visibility, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize advanced quality and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis) to identify, rectify, and prevent systemic quality issues.
• Drive the implementation of permanent corrective actions and process enhancements to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Coach and develop talent within the organization especially as it relates to quality in support of Midland’s products and services.
• Interact with the ERP (Oracle) system and manage the material movement on inspected goods.
• Accountable for developing and monitoring quality processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
• Work safely following all established policies and rules.
• Complete all job specific training.
• Perform other duties to achieve overall business unit metrics.
• Support all aspects of on-site quality needs by Houston facility personnel.

• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest and direct communication style.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve.
• A natural understanding of materials and mechanical principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to facilitate activities necessary to a project’s completion.
• Understanding of basic ERP software such as Oracle.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with preference for Mechanical Engineering, or other technically related field.
• Preference of at least 2 years of prior experience in a similar role/position.
• Certifications in one or more of the following a plus: ASQ CQE, ASQ CQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Require experience using Microsoft 365 product suite.

• This position is performed in a combination of manufacturing environment and office environment.
• May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.
• Position requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional lifting up to 10lbs without assistance during product review analysis.

Onsite

$81,156.00 - $99,402.00

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;

commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee…