Quality Engineer — NPI & CI Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

$2,000 referral bonus program

PTO and holidays

Annual safety shoe and gym reimburse

Job summary

AFC Materials Group, located in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks a Quality Engineer to bridge Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D, embedding quality into new product development and ongoing production.

You will drive robust process controls, lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools, and mentor technicians to ensure top-tier product performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in new product launch tools: FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and technical writing skills.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods (8D, A3).
• Familiarity with Cost of Quality metrics and metrology tools.
• Excellent communication skills; internal, customer and supplier contacts.
• Cost of Quality fundamentals.
• Ability to Lead Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Technical writing skills.
• Metrology fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Quality liaison with Engineering and R&D for new product introductions.
• Define and implement effective process controls, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• Mentoring and development of quality technicians.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations (RMA/NCMR), including CAPA initiatives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., DOE, SPC) to standardize processes and systematically eliminate sources of variability.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone to analyze, understand, and correct issues, driving corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Conduct lab testing and validate product performance through metrology and analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends, drive improvement, and support decision-making.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality systems and external regulations (ISO 9001, FDA).
• Promotes a positive team environment and rewards and recognizes individual efforts.
• Must be a leader embracing and modeling AFC's Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

DOE

SPC

8D

5-Why

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Metrology tools

Lab testing equipment

Cost of Quality metrics

Job description

AFC Materials Group, located in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks a Quality Engineer to bridge Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D, embedding quality into new product development and ongoing production.

You will drive robust process controls, lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools, and mentor technicians to ensure top-tier product performance and customer satisfaction.