2nd Shift Quality Engineer

Venteon; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Quality Engineer for a 2nd shift, in-office role in Normal, IL. The position focuses on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a JIT manufacturing environment, including initial training on the 1st shift.

As a subject matter expert, you will deploy and sustain QMS/QOS tools, drive data-driven improvements, support supplier and manufacturing quality, participate in audits, monitor KPIs, and lead corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA.
• Hands-on experience with QMS/QOS implementation or improvement.
• Experience with quality data analysis, reporting, and metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting ISO/IATF/VDA audits.
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for QMS, QOS, and PMT deployment and sustainment.
• Support development and rollout of quality systems aligned with goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, stability, and waste reduction.
• Implement, train, and optimize quality systems and tools.
• Gather user feedback to enhance system usability and effectiveness.
• Support supplier and manufacturing quality processes through QMS/QOS tools.
• Participate in audits and follow-up actions.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze data to improve reporting accuracy and insights.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Audits

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to fill an opening with a company located in Normal, IL.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a high-performing JIT manufacturing supplier specializing in final assembly operations. Work in a dynamic environment focused on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This is a direct hire, full-time, in-office position on 2nd shift (3:30 PM 12:00 AM), with initial training on 1st shift (7:00 AM 3:30 PM). Opportunity to act as a subject matter expert and drive impactful quality initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Serve as a subject matter expert for QMS, QOS, and PMT deployment and sustainment. Support the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with business goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, stability, and waste reduction. Implement, validate, train, and optimize quality systems and tools. Gather user feedback to enhance system usability and effectiveness. Support supplier and manufacturing quality processes through QMS/QOS tools. Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up actions. Assist with supplier audits to ensure compliance and performance improvement. Monitor KPIs, identify risks, and support corrective and preventive actions. Analyze data to improve reporting accuracy and drive actionable insights.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.

Hands-on experience with QMS/QOS implementation, execution, or improvement.

Experience with quality data analysis, reporting, and metrics.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Ability to make data-driven decisions and support corrective/preventive actions.

Experience supporting audits (ISO, IATF, VDA).

Passion for quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering.

Bachelor s Degree.

JIT manufacturing experience.

Audit certifications.