Engineer III - Quality

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain quality processes across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will ensure quality from raw materials to final product while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leading CAPA, APQP, and quality system audits, with a requirement for a Bachelor’s in engineering and CQE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; CQE preferred.
• 5–7 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 16949 and ISO 9001 audits.
• Lead CAPA and APQP activities to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, document and implement methods for process control (including SPC).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement robust solutions.
• Manage large projects with timelines and proper resources.
• Conduct internal quality system audits.
• Lead CAPA meetings and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate APQP processes for product and process validation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish (Read and Speak)

Manufacturing processes understanding

Quality systems awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Tools

ISO 9001 Audits

APQP/DOE/FMEA

SPC

Job description

Description

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

Overview

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Engineer III to Implement and maintain engineering and quality process including ensuring quality of manufactured goods from delivery of raw materials to final product by continually assessing process and recommending improvements. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in production, efficiency, quality, and safety.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

Overview

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Engineer III to Implement and maintain engineering and quality process including ensuring quality of manufactured goods from delivery of raw materials to final product by continually assessing process and recommending improvements. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in production, efficiency, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document and implement methods for process control (including SPC), process improvement, testing and inspection


• Conduct root cause analysis as needed, utilizing applicable tools to ensure robust solutions or improvements are determined and implemented


• Manage large projects to ensure timelines are met and appropriate resources have proper communication and direction


• Conduct internal quality system audits


• Facilitate and lead CAPA meetings, follow up on corrective actions to ensure CAPA’s are being resolved in a timely manner?


• Lead appropriate advanced product quality planning (APQP) processes within the organization to ensure product and process validation and verification?


• Develop and maintain tools for Quality System metric reporting. Ensure metrics are being reported accurately


• Work with engineering team using past performance data to prevent future occurrences. Utilize tools such as DOE, DFM, FMEAs, GD&T, process capability, 6-sigma designs, etc.?


• Assist disposition process by involving in failure analysis and suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member


• Lead and develop New Employee Orientation Blue Print Reading Training and develop and implement programs needed for additional quality new employee training in coordination with the Human Resources Department

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference of 5-7 years recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment


• Bilingual Spanish (Read and Speak)


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling


• Experience in Automotive Systems and Audits (ISO16949) preferred


• A strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems and audit requirements


• Auditing experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Certified Quality Engineer preferred

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$95-120K