Quality Engineer

LHH; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A quality-focused engineering firm in Marengo is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to enhance product and process quality across the organization. This role requires 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, strong communication skills, and knowledge of ISO 9001. Responsibilities include managing supplier quality issues, addressing customer concerns, and collaborating with supply chain teams. The salary is competitive, in the range of $85,000-$100,000, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of quality tools like NCR, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality issues, including issuing NCRs and driving CAPA.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Oversee quarantine and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to address quality issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Quality systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across the organization. This role serves as a key link between suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality issues, including issuing NCRs and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, rejections, and returns.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, including occasional on-site visits.
• Oversee quarantine and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain teams to address quality issues impacting inventory and logistics.
• Support inspection of incoming materials and returned products.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reporting, and communication with global quality teams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for U.S. customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools (NCR, CAPA, root cause analysis).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality systems.

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000

• 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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