Quality Engineer

Davies Molding; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Molding in Carol Stream, Illinois, is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for strengthening product quality and driving continuous improvement across the plant. This role involves maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, supporting inspection teams, and developing quality documentation like PPAPs and Work Instructions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 4 years of experience in an ISO/TS-certified environment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS-certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Organize and execute internal quality audits.
• Lead or support Corrective Actions (8D).
• Develop PPAPs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs.
• Train inspectors, operators, supervisors, and plant quality personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for strengthening product quality, reducing scrap/returns, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. The role maintains and improves the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, leads auditing and calibration programs, supports inspection teams, and develops key quality documentation such as PPAPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Work Instructions. It requires strong collaboration with internal customers, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure processes, standards, and product certifications remain accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Quality System & Compliance
  • Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality System.
  • Organize and execute internal quality audits.
  • Manage calibration programs for plant equipment.
  • Maintain product certifications for assigned specialty products.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
  • Partner with internal customers to drive data-based improvement initiatives.
  • Review internal/external non-conformances (including RGAs).
  • Lead or support Corrective Actions (8D).
  • Conduct capability studies (CpK, PpK) to evaluate process performance.
• Documentation & Process Control
  • Develop PPAPs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs.
  • Create and update Work Instructions, Procedures, and Profiles.
  • Review and maintain prints, material specifications, and standards.
• Training & Team Development
  • Train inspectors, operators, supervisors, and plant quality personnel.
  • Support inspection team skill development and approved inspection methods.
• Cross-Functional Support
  • Assist engineering with technical notes and communication to the shop floor.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure process alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS-certified environment.

Skills & Competencies

• A safety focused mindset and the ability to influence a work safe culture
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, Kaizen, DOE, FMEA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to lead teams through project based work and work effectively across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Less than 5% travel.