Quality Engineer - Process Improvement & PPAP Lead

Michael Page; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days paid time off + holidays

2:30pm Friday exit

401k with 3% match

Annual bonus target 7%

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Engineer for a client near Palatine, IL—a leading national manufacturer of custom retail displays. The role focuses on advancing quality systems, improving processes, and supporting manufacturing excellence in an assembly environment.

You will lead inspections, CAPA, FAI/PPAP activities, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or another STEM field.
• ASQ Certification or equivalent quality experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related manufacturing quality role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement tools such as calipers and CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of quality control systems, inspection methods, and validation processes.
• Conduct product and process inspections to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Lead FAI, PPAP activities, and validation efforts.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve quality and performance.
• Investigate quality issues and nonconformances using root cause analysis.
• Develop CAPA to eliminate recurring issues and monitor results.
• Utilize quality metrics and data to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Support risk assessment activities including FMEA and quality planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to maintain quality.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including SOPs and inspection records.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

ASQ Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

CMMs

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Engineer for a client near Palatine, IL—a leading national manufacturer of custom retail displays. The role focuses on advancing quality systems, improving processes, and supporting manufacturing excellence in an assembly environment.

You will lead inspections, CAPA, FAI/PPAP activities, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality from concept through production.