Quality Engineer III - Process & Quality Leadership

Cadrex; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain engineering and quality processes, ensuring quality from materials to final product. You will collaborate across departments to sustain production efficiency, quality, and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires leading audits, CAPA, and APQP activities, and developing tools for quality metrics while leveraging DOE, DFM, FMEAs, and GD&T to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years recent, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual Spanish (Read and Speak).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Experience in Automotive Systems and Audits (ISO16949) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, document and implement methods for process control (including SPC), process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Conduct root cause analysis as needed, utilizing applicable tools to ensure robust solutions or improvements.
• Manage large projects to ensure timelines are met and appropriate resources have proper communication and direction.
• Conduct internal quality system audits.
• Facilitate and lead CAPA meetings, follow up on corrective actions to ensure CAPA's are being resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead appropriate APQP processes within the organization to ensure product and process validation and verification.
• Develop and maintain tools for Quality System metric reporting. Ensure metrics are being reported accurately.
• Work with engineering team using past performance data to prevent future occurrences. Utilize tools such as DOE, DFM, FMEAs, GD&T, process capability, 6-sigma designs, etc
• Assist disposition process by involving in failure analysis and suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member
• Lead and develop New Employee Orientation Blue Print Reading Training and develop and implement programs needed for additional quality new employee training in coordination with the Human Resources Department

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bilingual Spanish

ISO 9001 knowledge

Automotive audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Engineer III to implement and maintain engineering and quality processes, ensuring quality from materials to final product. You will collaborate across departments to sustain production efficiency, quality, and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires leading audits, CAPA, and APQP activities, and developing tools for quality metrics while leveraging DOE, DFM, FMEAs, and GD&T to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.