Quality Specialist (QPC)

FORVIA HELLA; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Illinois to plan, coordinate, and manage QA programs, ensuring the highest product quality throughout the supply chain.

You will perform supplier and product quality assessments, develop data-driven improvements, and lead investigations into customer quality issues. Collaboration across teams and a commitment to certification standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or a similar field preferred.
• At least 1-year experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of quality inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and tools like root cause analysis or SPC.
• Possession of or interest in pursuing Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus ERP experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage quality assurance programs and establish standards.
• Perform regular quality assessments on incoming materials and outgoing products.
• Create, implement, and maintain quality objectives aligned with business goals.
• Develop data collection systems and analyze data for process improvements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards; report results to QPC Manager.
• Coordinate investigations of customer quality complaints using root cause analysis.
• Design, implement and document procedures for process control, testing, and inspection.
• Maintain quality inspection and release programs for materials, processes and finished goods.
• Play an active role in production quality checkpoints and final reviews before shipping.
• Assist in maintaining certifications and identifying training needs.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure sufficiency of quality protocols and resolve issues.
• Promote continuous improvement and lead quality-related initiatives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Quality mindset

Communication

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing quality assurance programs and establishing standards to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping in line with the company's quality certification.
• Create, implement, and maintain quality objectives and ensure they align with the company's business goals and mission.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems that optimizes efficiency and data quality, analyzing this for process improvements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, reporting back results to the Quality Process Control (QPC) Manager.
• Coordinate the investigation of customer complaints regarding quality, utilizing root cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvements, testing, and inspection.
• Maintain the company’s quality inspection and product release programs for incoming and in-process materials and components, processes and finished goods.
• Play an active role in the production phase, ensuring quality checkpoints are observed and documented, and perform final quality reviews before goods are shipped.
• Assist in maintaining certifications and identifying any areas where training/certifications are required to meet quality standards.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams and departments to ensure sufficiency of quality protocols and manage and resolve any emerging production process issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives related to quality control and assurance.

Your Qualifications

• Salary Range: $58,000-$64,000
• A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or a similar field preferred.
• At least 1-year experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a manufacturing setting, but if you've just completed a relevant internship, don't hesitate to apply.
• Knowledge of quality inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and tools such as root cause analysis or statistical process control. We're committed to helping you learn and grow!
• Possession of or interested in pursuing professional certifications like Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt. We offer support and training for certifications!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is key, especially Excel, plus any experience with ERP systems. If you're tech-savvy and ready to learn, we'll provide the training you need.
• You're a good communicator, able to explain complex concepts in simple terms and share information effectively with diverse teams.
• You've got emerging leadership qualities with a focus on collaboration and team building. We celebrate individuals who inspire others and make positive impacts.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong analytical skills - with us, these traits will help you excel!
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and grow in a fast-paced environment. A great opportunity to show off your multitasking skills!
• Excellent problem-solving abilities - we admire critical thinkers who can identify challenges and find effective solutions.
• Understanding or willingness to learn about manufacturing methods and procedures. We value curiosity and a willingness to dive in!

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.