Quality Engineer

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

401(k) Company Match

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Hollister-Whitney – Quincy, IL is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems and support ISO 9001 certification efforts. This hands-on role works with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to prevent defects and improve process capability on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 3+ years in manufacturing quality engineering, with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3+ years of quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, process improvement, and quality-system documentation.
• Proficiency with quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone, Pareto, FMEA, control plans, SPC, capability studies).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Experience with ISO 9001 implementation or certification preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, supplier quality management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Assist with activities to achieve and sustain ISO 9001 certification.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, control plans, inspection methods, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Support internal and external quality audits and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure processes and documentation comply with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop quality controls to prevent defects and reduce reliance on final inspection.
• Analyze process capability, variation, scrap, rework, warranty claims, and quality data.
• Recommend improvements to increase capability and reliability.
• Support new product introductions, processes, equipment, and changes.
• Translate quality data into actionable recommendations and metrics.
• Provide quality training and coaching.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

Pareto analysis

FMEA

Control plans

Statistical process control

Capability studies

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Hollister Whitney (O) - Quincy, IL 62305Job Category: Salary ExemptQuality Engineer

Hollister-Whitney – Quincy, IL 62305

Regular Position, Full Time

If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a hands-on, results-oriented Quality Engineer to join the Hollister-Whitney team. This role will help strengthen quality systems, improve manufacturing processes, and support the site’s journey toward ISO 9001 certification and operational excellence.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls; and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. The Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, improve process capability, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality, and establish sustainable quality controls.

This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, working directly with employees on the production floor, and building systems that prevent defects rather than simply identifying them after they occur.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, process improvement, and quality-system documentation.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, FMEA, control plans, statistical process control, and capability studies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and collaborate across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting an ISO 9001 implementation or working within an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, supplier quality management, or an electronic Quality Management System preferred.
• Experience in machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, or other complex manufacturing processes preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the site’s Quality Management System.
• Assist with activities required to achieve and sustain ISO 9001 certification.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, process documentation, control plans, inspection methods, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Support internal and external quality audits and coordinate corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
• Help ensure manufacturing processes and documentation comply with established quality standards and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive action activities.
• Develop quality controls that prevent defects and reduce reliance on final inspection.
• Analyze process capability, variation, scrap, rework, warranty claims, and other quality performance data.
• Recommend and implement improvements that increase process capability, product reliability, and operational consistency.
• Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, and engineering changes.
• Apply statistical methods and quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Investigate customer complaints and coordinate timely containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions, including 8D reports when required.
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve incoming material and component quality issues and support supplier corrective actions, audits, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, warranty costs, and Cost of Poor Quality.
• Support process standardization and the development of repeatable manufacturing practices.
• Help establish meaningful quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting processes, and translate quality data into practical recommendations.
• Provide quality-related training and coaching to supervisors, production employees, inspectors, and other team members.
• Promote a proactive quality culture in which employees at every level take ownership of product and process quality.
• Perform other duties and support quality initiatives as assigned.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000-$80,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) / Company Match / Non-Elective
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shift, generally 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Based in Quincy, IL
• Reports to the Quality Manager

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Protected characteristics include race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.