Lead Quality Engineer

Vogrinc Search Group; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class electronics manufacturer as a Quality Engineer/Manager, where you will lead the quality function and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. This role offers the chance to significantly impact quality standards and compliance with ISO certifications while collaborating with customers and internal teams. You will utilize your expertise in problem-solving, quality systems, and analytical skills to enhance operations and ensure the highest quality in electrical components. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality in Electronics Manufacturing.
• Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead the development of quality targets and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer/Manager for a world class electronics manufacturer in the Greater Dekalb Illinois area. As the leader of the Quality function, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving quality systems, processes, and standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of quality in the manufacturing and assembly electrical components. This includes the evaluation of existing quality and manufacturing processes, addressing internal and external corrective actions, continuous improvement and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2016 certifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with our customer specific requirements, quality policy, company standards, regulatory and external standards.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, production and engineering personnel in resolving quality problems and leading the implementation of corrective actions using problem solving tools such as 8D and the 5 Whys.
• Ability to interpret detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams as required.
• Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements and addressing operator inquiries.
• Present and interpret for management, accurate and timely reports on quality-based operations in the plant.
• Leads the development of quality targets, goals and objectives.
• Communicates quality issues to various stakeholders throughout the organization, as well as serving as a central point of contact for addressing internal and external quality concerns.
• Evaluate and process customer returns and non-conforming materials.
• Manage ECNs and Rev documentation.

KEYS TO THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing and quality experience in Electronics Manufacturing
• Knowledge of electronics and wire harness manufacturing
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Proficient at reading, analyzing and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, procedures and standards
• Proficient with computer systems, ERP software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Full Time Position
• Estimated Salary of $90K-$100K

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing