Quality Engineer

LHH; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Illinois seeks a Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance efforts, improve product consistency, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of quality experience. This role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with materials testing (viscosity, adhesion, tensile).

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement quality improvements.
• Develop and enforce quality control procedures aligned with ASTM, UL, and FM standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers to ensure material quality and compliance.
• Investigate customer complaints and report findings in partnership with Sales.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

SPC

FMEA

Job description

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

The Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance efforts across plant operations and supplier performance. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, ensuring product consistency, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement quality improvements.
• Develop and enforce quality control procedures aligned with ASTM, UL, and FM standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers to ensure material quality and compliance.
• Resolve raw material defects and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and report findings in partnership with Sales.
• Conduct quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
• Report quality metrics and project updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with materials testing (viscosity, adhesion, tensile).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills.

Salary Range

$70,000-$85,000

Benefits

• Performance Bonus offered
• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Manufacturing