Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Growth, Training & Benefits

AFC Materials Group; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus program

PTO

Job summary

AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to serve as the key quality liaison across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D. You will lead robust process controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product quality across operations.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, implement quality systems, and mentor technicians while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and FDA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in new product launch tools: FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and technical writing skills.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods (8D, A3).
• Familiarity with Cost of Quality metrics and metrology tools.
• Excellent communication skills; internal, customer and supplier contacts.
• Cost of Quality fundamentals.
• Ability to Lead Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Technical writing skills.
• Metrology fundamentals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Quality liaison with Engineering and R&D for new product introductions.
• Define and implement effective process controls, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• Mentoring and development of quality technicians.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations (RMA/NCMR), including CAPA initiatives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to standardize processes and remove variability.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone to drive CAPA closure.
• Conduct lab testing and validate product performance through metrology and analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends, drive improvement, and support decision-making.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, FDA regulations.
• Promote a positive team environment and AFC Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Metrology

Leadership

Ballistics?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

Job description

AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to serve as the key quality liaison across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D. You will lead robust process controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product quality across operations.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, implement quality systems, and mentor technicians while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and FDA.