Quality Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions seeks a technical quality leader to drive customer, supplier, and internal quality initiatives across manufacturing environments in Illinois. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, PPAP, GD&T, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

You will investigate complaints, manage MRB decisions, and develop quality documentation while supporting ISO 9001 programs. Collaboration with engineering and operations will be essential for reducing defects and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Industrial/Mechanical or related field.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specs and GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Experience with inspection activities (FAI, in-process audits, final inspections).
• Strong knowledge of AIAG, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive product quality.
• Investigate customer complaints, quality issues, and nonconformances using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage customer corrective actions and support audits, visits, and other quality activities.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Oversee nonconforming material processes, including MRB, dispositions, rework approvals, and releases.
• Support supplier quality efforts, including corrective actions, audits, material returns, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, inspection procedures, PPAPs).
• Support new product introductions and process changes by ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to resolve quality and inspection issues.
• Conduct quality analyses (capability studies, Gage R&R, SPC) and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Reading blueprints

GD&T interpretation

SPC & MSA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related field)

Tools

Gage R&R

Job description

Serves as the technical quality leader for customer quality, corrective action, supplier quality, and nonconforming product processes, while supporting inspection functions, PPAP requirements, rework activities, and ISO quality system programs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive product quality and continuous improvement.
• Investigate customer complaints, quality issues, and nonconformances using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage customer corrective actions and support audits, visits, and other quality-related activities.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance quality.
• Oversee nonconforming material processes, including MRB activities, dispositions, rework approvals, and product releases.
• Support supplier quality efforts, including corrective actions, audits, material returns, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, inspection procedures, and PPAPs.
• Support new product introductions and process changes by ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to resolve quality and inspection issues.
• Conduct quality analysis, including capability studies, Gage R&R, SPC, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain inspection programs, quality records, and measurement system documentation.
• Provide training and technical guidance on quality standards, inspection methods, and documentation requirements.
• Identify and recommend improvements to quality systems, processes, equipment, and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related field).
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Experience with inspection activities, including First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspections.
• Strong understanding of AIAG standards and PPAP requirements, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and customer submissions.
• Experience applying root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, and 5 Why.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and quality data interpretation.
• Experience managing nonconforming material, MRB activities, and disposition decisions.
• Familiarity with gage calibration, Gage R&R studies, and measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 quality systems, audits, and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.