Quality Engineer

ITC, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Peoria, IL to support defect-free products and processes. You will drive corrective actions, mentor teams in Built-in Quality and Lean practices, and lead quality improvement projects using Office 365 tools.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience in manufacturing environments and a solid engineering background. Authorization to work in the United States is assumed.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing operations.
• Experience applying 8D or similar problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, verbal and numerical skills.
• Ability to lead teams through problem solving and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of engineering, design, manufacturing and maintenance processes.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency, interim and permanent corrective actions across disciplines.
• Advocate Built in Quality / Lean culture.
• Lead quality improvement projects using Office 365.
• Support internal continuous improvement.
• Manage internal and external customer relationships with Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Apply tools and techniques; 6 Sigma and 8D.

Skills

Quality Standards

8D Problem Solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Office Skills

Education

Engineering degree or 5-6 years experience

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Our large manufacturing client located in Peoria, Illinois, is looking for a Quality Engineer, to add to their team.

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Quality Engineer to join a diverse team in our relentless quest for defect free products and processes. As a Quality Engineer you will be directly accountable for supporting customer by communicating and supporting issue resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leading timely Emergency, Interim and Permanent corrective actions for both Customer and internal quality events collaborating across disciplines.
• An ambassador and coach for Built in Quality / Lean focus.
• Quality improvement project leadership utilizing Office 365 tools.
• Internal Continuous Improvement support.
• Internal & external Customer contact and relationship management in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Exercise a variety of tools and techniques; 6 Sigma and 8D.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Good working knowledge of Quality Standards and Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience of applying 8D or similar structured problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• A professional approach and capable of communicating effectively
• Good verbal, influencing and numerical skills and able to lead teams effectively through problem solving.
• Strong ability to motivate, influence, drive compliance and continuous improvement.
• Good working knowledge of engineering, design, manufacturing and maintenance processes.
• Excellent in the use of Office 365 applications with attention to analysis.

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Engineering degree or 5-6 years of engineering work experience
• Previous experience in a Quality role.
• Examples of Continuous Improvement and team leadership a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of assembly, test and finish manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Fabrications experience would be an advantage

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.