Quality Engineer – Continuous Casting Bar, Onsite

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Continuous Casting Bar product to strengthen our zero-defects philosophy. You will participate in APQP, lead improvement initiatives, and drive corrective/preventive actions across cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include leading APQP, ensuring successful product launches, managing FMEA/Control Plans, and mentoring teams in problem-solving methods. Onsite in Woodstock, IL with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years' experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience leading problem-solving efforts with team approach.
• Experience with APQP process and PPAP submissions.
• Experience with ISO 9001.
• Six Sigma experience.
• Understanding of drawing and test specification standards (Geometric Dimensioning - Tolerance).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead corrective and preventive action teams from customer or supplier quality issues.
• Direct customer/supplier communication during problem resolution.
• Lead APQP process and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure successful product/process launches with capability and controls.
• Participate in product trial reviews to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Create and verify quality documentation including FMEA and Control Plans.
• Develop gauging standards and inspection methods.
• Collaborate with departments to design new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production readiness evaluations and recommend actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical assistance across departments or to customers.
• Maintain quality management system documentation and training.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Gauges

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Continuous Casting Bar product to strengthen our zero-defects philosophy. You will participate in APQP, lead improvement initiatives, and drive corrective/preventive actions across cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include leading APQP, ensuring successful product launches, managing FMEA/Control Plans, and mentoring teams in problem-solving methods. Onsite in Woodstock, IL with up to 10% travel.