Quality Engineer 2 - Quality Sys & ISO

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Air-conditioned/heated facility

Job summary

G&W Electric Co, a global power grid solutions leader, seeks a Quality Engineer II to advance our quality system and ISO programs. You will support CIIs/CMRs, drive closure, and coordinate audits and improvements across processes.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, teamwork, and independent initiative in a manufacturing setting. You’ll contribute to QMS documentation, ETQ maintenance, and metrics reporting while supporting customer audits and continuous improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and standards (ISO 9001/ISO 14001).
• Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving experience.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient with quality management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented with a high focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support CIIs and CMRs governance and closure.
• Validate CMRs/CIIs to ensure timely closure.
• Assist with ISO audits and management reviews.
• Coordinate key quality processes (CMR, CII) for progress and risks.
• Maintain/process ETQ documentation and forms updates.
• Support customer audits and issue resolution.
• Assist with systemic quality issue closure across the organization.
• Generate audit summaries and CIIs.
• Provide quality metrics reporting.

Skills

Quality assurance methodologies

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Statistical process control

Quality management software

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ETQ

Quality management software

Job description

Quality Engineer II - Quality Sys & ISO:

Reporting to the Director of Global Quality, this position d evelops, maintains, and improves all aspects of G&W’s quality program as it relates to overall G&W quality operations. This includes but not limited to support for key processes (e.g., CMR and CII) where the engineer would manage the overall project portfolio, follow-up with owners to gain status and also drive closure, and validate completed work to ensure changes are built into G&W processes and way-of-working. Engineer will also support other areas of G&W quality as needed: QMS & certification, internal audits, product certifications, quality documentation, ETQ tool administration, metrics, and reporting, root cause analysis and supplier management.

As a Quality Engineer II - Quality Sys & ISO you will:

• Support management & governance for CIIs and CMRs
• Validate CMRs and CIIs to ensure successful closure.
• Support QIT/Exec Management Review meetings
• Project managing & coordination of key G&W quality processes (CMR, CII, etc.) to ensure timely progress, clear status, and proper issue/risk management in alignment with processes & ISO requirements.
• Support processes and ETQ maintenance including review of process docs (incl forms & work instructions and management overall document flow for updates/changes.
• Support customer audits & issues
• Support closure of systemic quality issues, working across the organization as needed
• Internal &External Audits (ISO & customer audits):
  • Plan & lead execution of internal ISO9000 and ISO14001 audits including audit reports and related CIIs.
  • Review audit reports for appropriate ISO references/audit coverage and related CIIs to ensure successful execution & issue closure.
  • Generate audit summary reports.
  • Generate audit related CIIs.
• Support metrics and reporting for quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3 -5 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient in using quality management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced quality planning (AQP).
• Familiarity with industry-specific quality standards and regulations.
• Plant operations or issue resolution experience preferred.

The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:

• Travel up to 10%.
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs. or less)
• Stooping
• Standing

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $86,000 – 111,783 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.