Quality Engineer – Precision Metal, Aerospace & Medical

Smalley-Steel-Rin; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Quality Engineering Department. The role focuses on quality requirements, processes, issues and investigations across the organization.

Responsibilities include data adequacy, cross-functional collaboration, customer interactions (8D), audits, and PPAP/AS9102 creation. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and manufacturing QA experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or minimum 2-5 years in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Automotive, aerospace or medical production quality experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer communication ability.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload under deadlines.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma is a plus; Six Sigma training/certification is desirable.
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Determine adequacy of technical data, deviations and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on quality inquiries and issues.
• Work with customers to address questions, requirements and complaints (8D, etc).
• Support the Inspection Department and QA staff in documentation.
• Participate in internal investigations and corrective action plans.
• Assist in audits (internal and supplier/customer visits).
• Create PPAPs (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams) and AS9102s.
• Perform internal QMS and process audits; assist in validation activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer communication

Multi-tasking

Deadline oriented

Prioritization

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Smalley, a global leader in precision metal formed products, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Quality Engineering Department. The role focuses on quality requirements, processes, issues and investigations across the organization.

Responsibilities include data adequacy, cross-functional collaboration, customer interactions (8D), audits, and PPAP/AS9102 creation. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and manufacturing QA experience are preferred.