Quality Engineer – Supplier Quality & ISO 9001 Lead

General Kinematics Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health and planning tools

Paid time off

Job summary

General Kinematics Corporation, a premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment, seeks a Quality Engineer in Crystal Lake, IL. You will liaison between our sourcing team and external supply base to ensure quality and print specifications are met.

You will develop supplier strategies, conduct audits, certify suppliers, review PPAPs, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Expect up to 20% travel to domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/business field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge in ISO 9001:2015 and experience internal auditing.
• Confidence in comparing engineering drawings with product and assessing gaps.
• Demonstrate objectivity, professionalism, integrity, and honesty.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project and program management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Prior welding inspection experience plus.
• Working knowledge of CAD (Autodesk products) preferred.
• Prior vendor & contract negotiation or outsourcing experience preferred.
• Industry knowledge in Vibratory equipment or Foundry/Mining/Recycling is a plus.
• About 20% travel, domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support outsourced supplier strategy with sourcing team.
• Assist in ISO 9001:2015 Audit Program; conduct audits and support QMS management.
• Support purchasing with supplier development and certification, maintain supplier records.
• Review and validate supplier PPAPs, visit subcontractors to verify specs.
• Assist with development and certification of service suppliers.
• Educate teams to develop APQP and integrate into systems.
• Maintain weekly status updates with internal departments.
• Assist in contract review covering inspection criteria and process sheets.
• Manage supplier charge backs and report monthly.
• Research alternate sources focusing on top outsourcing spend.
• Support GK ISO objectives and QMS issues during reviews.
• Maintain diversity spend and supplier relationships.

Skills

ISO 9001 auditing

Analytical thinking

Project management

MS Office

CAD Autodesk

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Kinematics Corporation, a premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment, seeks a Quality Engineer in Crystal Lake, IL. You will liaison between our sourcing team and external supply base to ensure quality and print specifications are met.

You will develop supplier strategies, conduct audits, certify suppliers, review PPAPs, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. Expect up to 20% travel to domestic and international sites.