Quality Engineer: Film Coatings & Process Improvement

ITW Specialty Films NA; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ITW Specialty Films in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process capability and ISO 9001 compliance across our film manufacturing operations. You will lead quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with R&D and production, and support supplier quality and customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of manufacturing quality experience, along with strong analytical,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• 2–5 years quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, root cause analysis, PFMEA, CAPA and process control methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, statistical software, dashboards).
• Hands‑on product validation, trials, testing, troubleshooting and root cause investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee ISO 9001 adherence and audits.
• Manage Quality and Manufacturing document control including distribution, revision control, and removal of obsolete materials.
• Lead implementation of customer specific quality requirements and standardized work procedures.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to establish quality standards and reliability expectations.
• Prepare quality metrics, monthly data reviews, and management level dashboards summarizing process performance.
• Lead hands‑on problem solving efforts to investigate defects, validate root causes, conduct product and process testing and reduce scrap using lab equipment and gauges.
• Provide direction to inspection and testing personnel to ensure consistent, controlled processes.
• Partner with R&D and Process Engineering to support new product development, trials, and process qualification activities.
• Support optimization of operations affecting inks, coatings, film manufacturing, finishing, and warehousing.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints, identify root causes, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Serve as the liaison between customers and ITW regarding product quality concerns.
• Support supplier development efforts and ensure incoming material quality.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials and ensure appropriate rework inspection.
• Document and report rejected items, deviations, and quality trends.

Conocimientos

ISO 9001 knowledge

SPC

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

CAPA

Process control

Analytical skills

Project management

Data analysis

Dashboards

Troubleshooting

Engineering judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Customer-facing experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Excel

Statistical software

Dashboards

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Lean

Descripción del empleo

ITW Specialty Films in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process capability and ISO 9001 compliance across our film manufacturing operations. You will lead quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with R&D and production, and support supplier quality and customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of manufacturing quality experience, along with strong analytical,