Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

2 weeks PTO + company holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a leading electronics manufacturer in Romeoville to hire a Quality Engineer focused on reducing defects and improving processes. You will lead initiatives, use 8D/5 Why and PFMEA, and drive containment and corrective actions.

The role requires 1+ year in manufacturing quality; ISO standards familiarity; strong analytical skills; excellent communication; proficiency in Excel and SPC knowledge; salary range $70,000-$90,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience with customer quality requirements and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 or similar quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, defects, and costs.
• Investigate quality issues using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support customer quality requirements and containment activities.
• Create, maintain quality documentation (Control Plans, PFMEAs, PPAP).
• Perform process capability studies and SPC; create control charts and Pareto analysis.
• Support new product launches and process validations.
• Participate in audits and ensure QMS compliance.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

SPC / Cp/Cpk / Pp / Ppk

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

Documentation & records

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

8D

5 Why

Fishbone diagrams

Job description

Job Title

Role open due to exciting business expansion! Company has track record of promoting from within!

About Our Client

I'm partnered with a leading electronics manufacturer serving automotive and heavy-duty truck OEMs. Due to significant business growth, they are expanding their Engineering team to support operations and drive continued success. The company is committed to employee development, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and advance their careers.

Job Description

Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, defects, customer complaints, and overall quality costs. Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues. Support customer quality requirements, respond to quality concerns, and coordinate containment activities when necessary. Create, maintain, and update quality documentation, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and PPAP documentation. Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis using tools such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, control charts, and Pareto analysis. Verify compliance with quality standards, control plans, and operating procedures throughout production. Conduct product, process, and layered audits to ensure adherence to quality requirements. Support new product launches and process validations in accordance with customer and industry requirements. Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits and support quality management system compliance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

1+ year of experience in a manufacturing quality environment. Experience with customer quality requirements, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects. Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches preferred. Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Working knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What's on Offer

Base salary $70,000 - $90,000 depending on experience level Annual discretionary bonus 401k program with employer match Comprehensive health benefits 2 weeks PTO + company holidays Opportunities for tuition assistance

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector: Quality, Technical Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing Where: Romeoville Contract Type: Permanent Consultant name: Collin Patrick Walsh Job Reference: JN-092026-7097397