Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Rippling, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid time off (2 weeks)

Medical insurance (dental & vision)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) eligibility

Relocation reimbursement

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Cintal, a forward-thinking global technology company based in Decatur, IL, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to act as a key liaison between manufacturing plants and component suppliers, ensuring effective communication on quality-related issues and driving corrective actions.

Join a team focused on continuous quality improvements, End-to-End Built-In Quality, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate timely emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions for customer and internal quality issues, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a quality ambassador, mentor, and sub-workstream leader, promoting End-to-End (E2E) Built-In Quality principles across the organization.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and projects, leveraging Office 365 tools to track progress, analyze data, and enhance operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
• Manage internal and external customer relationships in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring prompt resolution of quality concerns.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools, including Six Sigma and 8D, to investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain process improvements.

Skills

Quality standards

Quality systems

Manufacturing operations

8D methodology

Communication skills

Data analysis

Office 365

Education

Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Serve as a key quality liaison between manufacturing plants and component suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment on quality-related issues.
• Perform product inspections, implement containment actions, analyze quality data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and continuous quality improvements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and coordinate timely emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions for customer and internal quality issues, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a quality ambassador, mentor, and sub-workstream leader, promoting End-to-End (E2E) Built-In Quality principles across the organization.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and projects, leveraging Office 365 tools to track progress, analyze data, and enhance operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
• Manage internal and external customer relationships in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring prompt resolution of quality concerns.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools, including Six Sigma and 8D, to investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain process improvements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong working knowledge of quality standards, quality systems, and manufacturing operations within a production environment.
• Proven experience applying 8D methodology or other structured problem-solving techniques to investigate and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quality data, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process quality.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of engineering, design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay range for this role is:

70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (IL-Decatur)