Quality Control Specialist

Actalent; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to ensure high-quality standards for consumer goods. This role involves developing inspection processes, collaborating with manufacturing partners, and driving process improvements. You will be a key player in enhancing quality documentation and processes, aiming for a 95% consistency rate. If you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for quality assurance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Quality Assurance experience, with hard goods experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven product inspection processes.
• Enhance the Data Driven Risk Management Model to reduce defect rates.
• Conduct root cause analysis for all quality rejections.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Analytical Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Control Specialist to join our team, specializing in the quality control of consumer goods. This role is highly cross-functional, with a broad scope of responsibilities revolving around ensuring that all products meet high-quality standards and arrive to customers in top condition. The position requires an independently driven person willing and able to work collaboratively to drive change. Innovation, operating in ambiguity, being results and process-oriented, and attention to detail will be essential in this role.

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Control Specialist to join our team, specializing in the quality control of consumer goods. This role is highly cross-functional, with a broad scope of responsibilities revolving around ensuring that all products meet high-quality standards and arrive to customers in top condition. The position requires an independently driven person willing and able to work collaboratively to drive change. Innovation, operating in ambiguity, being results and process-oriented, and attention to detail will be essential in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven product inspection processes.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure product quality.
• Enhance the Data Driven Risk Management Model within the first six months, aiming to reduce defect rates by 10% in the first year.
• Expand and utilize the quality dataset over the first 12 months, initiating two actionable process improvements per quarter.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product risk assessments, completing FMEA for 20 existing products within the first 180 days.
• Initiate the CAPA process by conducting root cause analysis for all quality rejections within five business days.
• Expand and standardize quality documentation and processes within the first six months, achieving a 95% consistency rate in process adherence by year-end.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years of Quality Assurance experience, with hard goods experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.
• Strong root cause analysis, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Benefits guide will be provided

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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