Quality Engineer — Drive Manufacturing Excellence & CAPA

Michael Page; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus target 6%

18 days paid time off + holidays

401k with 3% match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

MPI seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer to enhance quality systems and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle at a facility near Palatine, IL. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to resolve issues and ensure product quality from development through production.

The role requires 3+ years in a manufacturing quality context, GD&T knowledge, and experience with QC methods, FAI/PPAP, CAPA, and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement quality control systems and validation processes.
• Lead FAI, PPAP activities and validation efforts.
• Analyze processes to improve product quality and operations.
• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis.
• Create CAPA and maintain quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain lifecycle quality.

Responsibilities

• Support QC systems, inspection methods and validation processes.
• Conduct product/process inspections to ensure specs and standards.
• Lead and support FAI/PPAP activities and validation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and operational performance.
• Investigate issues with structured root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Utilize quality metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Assist risk assessments including FMEA and other tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions and quality reports.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to address quality concerns.

Skills

GD&T

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Quality metrics

Cross-functional communication

Process improvement

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or STEM

ASQ Certification

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

Job description

MPI seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer to enhance quality systems and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle at a facility near Palatine, IL. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to resolve issues and ensure product quality from development through production.

The role requires 3+ years in a manufacturing quality context, GD&T knowledge, and experience with QC methods, FAI/PPAP, CAPA, and data-driven problem solving.