Quality Engineer III: AI Hardware Process & CAPA Lead

Cadrex; Bloomingdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain manufacturing quality processes, ensuring product quality from incoming materials through final assembly at our Illinois facility. You will drive process control, audits, CAPA and APQP programs to support reliable, safe production of complex sheet metal and machined parts.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of manufacturing quality experience, strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, and proven ability to lead cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; CQE preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing quality systems and audits (ISO 9001; ISO 13485 preferred).
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, GD&T, DOE, FMEAs.

Responsibilities

• Design, document and implement methods for process control and testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive robust solutions.
• Manage large projects with proper communication and resources.
• Conduct internal quality system audits.
• Lead CAPA meetings and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead APQP processes for product and process validation.
• Develop and maintain Quality System metric reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering using performance data to prevent recurrence; use DOE, DFM, FMEAs, GD&T, and 6-sigma.
• Assist disposition through failure analysis and MRB involvement.
• Lead New Employee Orientation and training with HR.

Skills

Quality systems understanding

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Statistical methods / SPC

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred

Tools

APQP

DFM

FMEAs

GD&T

DOE

Six Sigma

Job description

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain manufacturing quality processes, ensuring product quality from incoming materials through final assembly at our Illinois facility. You will drive process control, audits, CAPA and APQP programs to support reliable, safe production of complex sheet metal and machined parts.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of manufacturing quality experience, strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, and proven ability to lead cross‑functional