Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement Engineer

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a best-in-class process control and quality culture, aligning customer requirements with manufacturing practices. The role focuses on problem solving and sustainable improvements across shop floor operations.

The candidate will champion quality initiatives, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, AS9001). Overnight travel possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Metallurgy; CQE preferred.
• Minimum 7 years quality leadership with hands-on improvement.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality culture with QA leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement with emphasis on problem solving and process control.
• Support CAR system and drive corrective actions with teams.
• Communicate process control importance to all levels.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using data and 6-sigma tools.
• Collaborate with Sales and Process Engineering to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Quality strategy

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BS in Engineering or Metallurgy

ASQ CQE preferred

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Minitab

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a best-in-class process control and quality culture, aligning customer requirements with manufacturing practices. The role focuses on problem solving and sustainable improvements across shop floor operations.

The candidate will champion quality initiatives, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, AS9001). Overnight travel possible.