Quality Engineer – Film Manufacturing & CI

ITW; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Specialty Films in Illinois is seeking a Quality Engineer to safeguard product integrity and drive process capability across film manufacturing. You will lead quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with R&D, Process Engineering, and operations to reduce scrap and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or similar).
• 2–5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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).
• Role requires the application of engineering judgment, statistical modeling, and technical problem solving; all requiring degree level specialized knowledge.
• Tasks involve complex manufacturing processes, scientific product evaluation, and standards based regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective cross functional partnerships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead problem solving efforts and influence outcomes across functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• Experience preferred in coated films, coatings, converting, laminates, or chemical film processing.
• Experience preferred with 80/20, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Lean tools.
• Customer facing experience preferred including handling complaints or technical inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant adherence to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and participate in internal/external 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 structured problem solving efforts to investigate defects and reduce scrap.
• 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.
• Provide Customer Back suggestions to improve quality, reduce scrap, and increase first pass yield.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and problem solving activities within the pressroom.
• Cross train on adjacent processes and support teammates during high volume periods.
• Communicate clearly at shift handoff regarding quality trends, equipment condition, and next run readiness.
• Support other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or similar)

Tools

ISO 9001

SPC

PFMEA

CAPA

Process control methodologies

Excel

Statistical software

Dashboards

Job description

ITW Specialty Films in Illinois is seeking a Quality Engineer to safeguard product integrity and drive process capability across film manufacturing. You will lead quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with R&D, Process Engineering, and operations to reduce scrap and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.