Quality Control Specialist

ESPO Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance reviews

Profit sharing

Training reimbursement

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Carol Stream, IL area is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to inspect and test machinery and components throughout the build process, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires hands-on problem solving and clear cross-functional communication.

The ideal candidate will have a technical mindset, 3+ years in quality control, and a background with industrial machinery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Control/QA role.
• Strong technical background preferably with industrial machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate machinery to safety and regulatory standards.
• Write inspection logs and generate defect reporting.
• Maintain manufacturing checklist and modify as needed.
• Create and inspect corrective action listings.
• Provide on-site customer training and service support.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Problem-solving

Communication

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Location: Carol Stream, IL area

Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire

Pay range: 60-70/k

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Control individual to join our team. Main functions will be to inspect, test, and evaluate machinery and components throughout the build process ensuring they meet company, safety, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a technical mindset with the ability to problem-solve and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery

• Inspect and evaluate machinery to safety and regulatory standards
• Write inspection logs and generate defect reporting
• Maintain manufacturing checklist modifying as needed
• Creation and inspection of any corrective action listings
• Machine tear-down approval and post-painting corrective action lists
• Post install reviews with service and engineering teams
• Maintain a customer training program and creation of customer request lists
• Assist sales team with forming parts for customers
• Assist engineering team with research and development projects
• Maintain machine manual templates and create manuals for each new machine
• Manage and maintain knowledge regarding CE regulatory documentation
• Schedule third-party machine inspections for CSA / UL / International certifications
• Provide part number documentation and mapping via ERP system for reference
• Report findings and collaborate with engineering and production teams to fix errors Projects and Training
• Identify, notate, communicate manufacturing and engineering improvement opportunities
• Partake in committees such as Research & Development, Safety, etc.
• Learn to run machine and provide on-site customer training and service support
• 10% travel for process training at customer facilities
• Continually educate workers on safety protocols and quality expectations

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or similar role
• Strong technical background preferably with industrial machinery
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-driven with keen attention to detail
• Ability to roll up the sleeves on occasion and be hands-on with equipment
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in engineering, quality assurance, industrial technology or related field a plus
• Six sigma, ASQ, and other certifications a plus
• Thermoforming and OEM inspection experience a plus

BENEFITS

• Health coverage including BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement plan w/company match
• Earned vacation time and 10 paid holidays
• Annual performance review
• Profit sharing
• Reimbursement for qualified training
• Teammate appreciation events
• Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague
• Teammate assistance programs
• Positive work-life balance to maintain mental health
• Easily accessible and modern facility
• Stability of industry-leading company in business over 40 years
• Equal opportunity employer; recent graduates and veterans encouraged

ESPO Corporation

www.espocorp.com

630-789-2525

View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.