Quality Engineer - (open to recent grads, USC/GC)

Cube Hub Inc.; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cube Hub Inc. is seeking a Tactical Line Quality Engineer (open to recent grads) in Moline, IL. You will support operators on the shop floor, investigate manufacturing issues, and work with the UAW inspection team to drive process controls related to torque, routing, and assembly operations.

Note: this role does not involve quality inspections; candidates with inspection-only experience should not apply. You will participate in cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture and customer

Qualifications

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills with corrective action development.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and manage multiple priorities on a fast-paced shop floor.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical quality engineering support for the final assembly department.
• Lead containment activities and investigate potential quality issues.
• Initiate corrective actions to improve internal factory quality and external customer quality.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings addressing factory and customer concerns.
• Verify and improve manufacturing process controls.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, Product Engineering, and inspectors to improve product quality and reduce defects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Relevant coursework/internship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tactical Line Quality Engineer - (open to recent grads) Location: Moline, IL

Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Overtime: Potential for overtime, including occasional Saturdays

Interview Process: Two rounds

• Round 2: 1-hour Microsoft Teams interview

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.

Position Overview

This position will support operators with quality-related questions and issues on the shop floor. The individual will investigate manufacturing issues, work closely with the UAW inspection team, and execute process controls related to torque, routing, and other assembly operations.

Please note: This role does not involve performing quality inspections. Candidates whose experience is limited to quality inspection should not be submitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tactical quality engineering support for the final assembly department.
• Lead containment activities and investigate potential quality issues.
• Initiate corrective actions to improve internal factory quality and external customer quality.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings addressing factory and customer concerns.
• Verify and improve manufacturing process controls.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, Product Engineering, and inspectors to improve product quality, reduce defects, and strengthen the factory's quality culture.

Required Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, including corrective action development and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, AI, Power BI, or programming.
• Background in quality planning, quality control, or quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Leader Standard Work, and Daily Management.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Experience with quality management systems, such as ISO 9001.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduates may be considered if they have an Engineering degree, relevant coursework, and internship experience.

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