Engineer III - Quality

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

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain engineering and quality processes, ensuring quality from materials to final product. You will collaborate across departments to sustain production efficiency, quality, and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires leading audits, CAPA, and APQP activities, and developing tools for quality metrics while leveraging DOE, DFM, FMEAs, and GD&T to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems and audit requirements.

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.
• 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 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

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bilingual Spanish

ISO 9001 knowledge

Automotive audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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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 QUALIFICATIONSPreference of 5-7 years recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environmentBilingual Spanish (Read and Speak)Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and toolingExperience 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

CADREX'S CORE VALUESSafety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT USCADREX'S CORE VALUES

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$95-120K Notice of AI Use in Job Application ReviewAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.