Quality Assurance Engineer

Accelera; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Cary, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to serve as the primary technical liaison for customer quality requirements and to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle.

You will leverage process validation and data-driven problem solving to ensure our products consistently meet performance standards and regulatory expectations, lead CAPA and audits, and guide cross-functional teams in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record with ISO 9001 standards and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead internal teams and manage customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead quality advocate for key accounts, managing customer communications, scorecards, and product qualification initiatives.
• Drive the maintenance and optimization of Quality Management Systems, including CAPA, complaint handling, and internal audit processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects using advanced statistical analysis, PFMEA, and control plans to enhance manufacturing reliability.
• Conduct thorough failure analysis on returned products, implementing effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee the development and validation of QA sampling plans, inspection methodologies, and tooling requirements for new production processes.
• Lead problem-solving teams using 8D methodology to resolve non-conformances and improve internal quality metrics.

Skills

Lead quality advocacy

Quality improvement

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

CMM operation

Hand metrology

Tolerance analysis

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for customer quality requirements, driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing lifecycle. You will leverage your expertise in process validation and data-driven problem solving to ensure our products consistently exceed performance standards and regulatory expectations.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for customer quality requirements, driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing lifecycle. You will leverage your expertise in process validation and data-driven problem solving to ensure our products consistently exceed performance standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead quality advocate for key accounts, managing customer communications, scorecards, and product qualification initiatives.
• Drive the maintenance and optimization of Quality Management Systems, including CAPA, complaint handling, and internal audit processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects using advanced statistical analysis, PFMEA, and control plans to enhance manufacturing reliability.
• Conduct thorough failure analysis on returned products, implementing effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee the development and validation of QA sampling plans, inspection methodologies, and tooling requirements for new production processes.
• Lead problem-solving teams using 8D methodology to resolve non-conformances and improve internal quality metrics.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record with ISO 9001 standards and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead internal teams and manage external customer expectations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS9100 quality standards and APQP/PPAP processes.
• Technical proficiency with CMM operation, hand metrology, and tolerance analysis.
• Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement initiatives and process validation.