Material Quality Engineer

Duraco Inc.; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer paid life and disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

401k with employer match

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Material Quality Engineer to strengthen and advance our material quality program. You’ll work with Engineering, Production, Quality, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to ensure materials meet our quality standards and support ISO 9001 practices.

Responsibilities include leading containment and root-cause investigations, developing material specifications, and coordinating testing and supplier qualification to prevent

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with customer qualifications, and validation testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience monitoring quality metrics, KPIs and reporting.
• Strong experience in change management.

Responsibilities

• Inbound material inspection process development and owner. Coordinate weekly testing schedules with lab, including required pre-shipment and/or as-received acceptance lab testing.
• Develop corrective actions and material specifications in partnership with suppliers for new and problematic materials.
• Material Quality Assurance Program Build-out and site ISO9001 facilitator.
• Support production as primary touch point for in-process quality issues tied to material issues.
• Lead root cause investigation with multifunctional teams relevant to internal quality issues, utilizing tools such as DOE, Pareto, and 8D. Determine, document, communicate and validate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develop qualification plans and work with production to complete necessary trials for material changes.
• Coordinate testing requests with lab technicians, develop test plans and establish priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to work on issues or continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide input on CAPEX improvements, equipment modifications and improvements relative to production quality checks.
• Develop operator training materials and support quality training initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute customer qualifications, PPAPs, and validation testing.
• Maintain calibration of in-process Production measurement tools (tape measures, calipers) annually.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with implementation of audit findings. Ability to travel 5% of the time.
• Coordinate returns to vendors and ensure corrective actions are in place to prevent future defects.
• Perform product and process inspections throughout the development and production process to ensure consistent quality.
• Support New Product Development and processes.
• And other responsibilities assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Change management

Tools

PPAPs

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Job description

Careers

A Place To Prosper

This will not be your next job, this is your next career. We are committed to our people and allowing them to prosper to be the best they can be. Whether its marketing, operations, sales, customer service, finance, research and development, engineering, quality, or health and safety, we offer many career opportunities.

Believe in your dream and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Start with Duraco

With over 65 years of B2B manufacturing and development experience, Duraco’s leading adhesive products surround and hold various industries together. From design concepts to assembly, our teams deliver unmatched service and quality to provide optimal solutions.

What We Offer

We offer competitive base pay, a comprehensive health insurance package and a 401(k) match. Professional development, employee engagement and recognition are at the forefront of our performance-driven culture.

• Competitive pay
• 401K Match
• Professional Development
• Healthcare

What We Value

DRIVING RESULTS

Having an on-site manufacturing plant allows employees to be a part of every step of the production process to expose them to a full lifecycle of a business. We conduct research and development, offer innovative products and have top talent that collaborates cross-functionally to generate results.

OPPORTUNITY

Here, we work with you to achieve your personal and company career goals through continued learning, growth opportunities and ongoing support. At Duraco, every employee has a voice and we reward you for excellence and achievements.

CULTURE

From local volunteer events to company outings, we encourage employees to set aside time to fulfill their passions and bond with their teams. At Duraco, we also invest heavily in our health, safety, and green programs to ensure the highest quality work environment.

Join The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the application or in taking any test required by employment, please notify the Human Resources Manager who will make appropriate arrangements. We are a drug free work place. We may as a condition of initial or continued employment, require drug and alcohol testing.

Position:Material Quality Engineer Location: Forest Park, IL
Job Id:381 # of Openings:1

Material Quality Engineer

Forest Park, IL | Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners

Great products start with great materials. Help us make sure they stay that way.

When a raw material changes, a supplier issue surfaces, or something on the production floor just isn’t performing as expected, finding the answer takes more than a quality check. It takes someone who can connect the material, the process, and the data to understand what’s really happening. Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners is looking for a Material Quality Engineer to help strengthen and advance our material quality program at our Forest Park facility. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on manufacturing support with technical problem-solving, supplier collaboration, material qualification, and quality systems. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners to make sure the materials going into our processes consistently deliver the quality our products require. If you like getting close to the process, asking "why?", and turning technical challenges into lasting improvements, this could be the role for you.

Job Title: Material Quality Engineer Location: Forest Park, IL Business Unit: Duraco Specialty Tapes and Liners FLSA Status: Salary Reporting to: Director of Engineering Department: Engineering Direct Reports: No Effective Date: October 2026 Summary This role will be responsible for improving and managing the material quality program at Duraco Specialty Tapes (Forest Park site). This individual must have a deep understanding of the materials used at Duraco and work to establish appropriate specifications to support the production of quality products. This role will be a critical member of the Change Board Team and work to improve the incoming and in-process quality checks being done at Duraco. As a member of the engineering team, this individual would support production through trial management and machine and material process troubleshooting. This role will support Duraco’s ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• Inbound material inspection process development and owner. Coordinate weekly testing schedules with lab, including required pre-shipment and/or as-received acceptance lab testing.
• Develop corrective actions and material specifications in partnership with suppliers for new and problematic materials.
• Material Quality Assurance Program Build-out and site ISO9001 facilitator.
• Support production as primary touch point for in-process quality issues tied to material issues.
• Lead root cause investigation with multifunctional teams relevant to internal quality issues, utilizing tools such as DOE, Pareto, and 8D. Determine, document, communicate and validate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develop qualification plans and work with production to complete necessary trials for material changes.
• Coordinate testing requests with lab technicians, develop test plans and establish priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to work on issues or continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide input on CAPEX improvements, equipment modifications and improvements relative to production quality checks.
• Develop operator training materials and support quality training initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute customer qualifications, PPAPs, and validation testing.
• Maintain calibration of in-process Production measurement tools (tape measures, calipers) annually.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with implementation of audit findings. Ability to travel 5% of the time.
• Coordinate returns to vendors and ensure corrective actions are in place to prevent future defects.
• Perform product and process inspections throughout the development and production process to ensure consistent quality.
• Support New Product Development and processes.
• And other responsibilities assigned

• Minimum 3-5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with customer qualifications, and validation testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience monitoring quality metrics, KPIs and reporting.
• Strong experience in change management

• Prior experience with technical service or manufacturing environment
• Experience with PPAPs
• Experience with adhesives, coatings, films, or converting industries
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Ability to effectively interface with manufacturing, quality, technical, and management teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Change management
• Outstanding personal integrity and ethics
• Self-starter, motivated, team focused, and results driven
• Hands-on approach to troubleshoot and resolve quality related issues

What We Offer at Duraco

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings
• Opportunities for skill development, cross-training, and career advancement
• Competitive pay
• Compensation range for this position is between $95,000 - $115,000 depending on skillset and qualifications.

Pay Range:$95,000 - $115,000 per year