Quality/Test Engineer 3

Epitec; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking a Quality/Test Engineer 3 to support our Client's manufacturing operations in Decatur, IL. This hands-on role focuses on driving corrective actions, leading continuous improvement, and serving as a key liaison between plants and suppliers.

The position is 1st shift, 100% onsite, a 12-month contract with start date November 2, 2026, offering pay up to $44/hour and opportunities to lead RCCA investigations and Six Sigma projects on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree with 10+ years experience or master's with 3+ years experience considered.
• Experience applying 8D or similar structured problem-solving methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams through problem-solving activities and quality investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions for internal and customer quality concerns.
• Drive RCCA investigations across manufacturing operations.
• Act as a quality ambassador and coach supporting End-to-End Built-In Quality initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement projects utilizing Office 365 tools and data analysis.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Manage relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Apply Six Sigma, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Inspect, contain, analyze, and communicate quality data to factory quality teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders in both office and production environments.

Skills

Quality Systems & Standards

Root Cause Analysis

RCCA

8D Methodology

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Operations

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office 365

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Quality Support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree with 10+ years experience

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Quality/Test Engineer 3

Job Details

• Job Title: Quality/Test Engineer 3
• Location: Decatur, IL
• Schedule: 1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Duration: 12-Month Contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Pay Rate: Up to 44/hr

About the Opportunity

Epitec is seeking a Quality/Test Engineer 3 to support our Client's manufacturing operations in Decatur, IL. This is a hands-on quality engineering role focused on driving corrective actions, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a key liaison between machine plants and component factories. The position offers the opportunity to work directly on the factory floor, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and make a measurable impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Lead emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions for internal and customer quality concerns.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations across manufacturing operations.
• Act as a quality ambassador and coach supporting End-to-End Built-In Quality initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement projects utilizing Office 365 tools and data analysis.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Manage relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Apply Six Sigma, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Inspect, contain, analyze, and communicate quality data to factory quality teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders in both office and production environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Associate degree with 10+ years of relevant experience considered.
  • Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience considered.
• Experience applying 8D or similar structured problem-solving methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams through problem-solving activities and quality investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly for analysis and reporting.

Preferred Background

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Quality Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• Production Quality Specialist
• Quality Manager
• Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Key Skills

• Quality Systems & Standards
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• RCCA
• 8D Methodology
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Operations
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office 365
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Quality Support

Why Candidates Are Interested

• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized manufacturing leader.
• High visibility role supporting critical quality initiatives.
• Direct impact on manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Strong collaboration with engineering, operations, and quality leadership.
• Valuable exposure to large-scale heavy equipment manufacturing environments.Hands-on role split between the production floor and office, providing broad operational experience.