Quality/Test Engineer 4

EPITEC; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC seeks a Quality Engineer in Pontiac, IL to support internal manufacturing quality with a machining focus. You will research and test product and process functionality, develop standards, investigate issues, and lead corrective actions. Strong root-cause analysis and data-driven decisions are essential.

The role requires a solid engineering background, manufacturing quality experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. On-site, 40 hours/week with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years experience acceptable; internships count.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into quality issues: scrap, rework, customer complaints.
• Develop and implement corrective actions using 8D, FMEA, and fishbone methods.
• Use data to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Analyze quality data, SPC charts, and defect trends.
• Prepare quality reports for management and cross-functional teams.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to ensure conformity.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field (optional, 3+ yrs exp)

Tools

8D problem solving

FMEA

Fishbone diagrams

CAD software

Quality data analysis tools

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Location

Pontiac, IL

Job Type

12-month contract

Expected Hours per Week

40 hours, with overtime as needed

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; potential weekend or off-shift work based on rotation

Pay Range

$40–$45 per hour

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will support internal manufacturing quality with a focus on machining processes. This role will research and test product, equipment, system, and process functionality; develop and maintain quality standards; investigate quality issues; and lead corrective and preventive actions. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, manufacturing quality experience, and demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support investigations into quality issues, including scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions using quality tools such as 8D, fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Use data and risk analysis to improve process capability, reduce variation, and support continuous improvement.
• Analyze quality data, including defect rates, process capability, and statistical process control charts.
• Track and report key performance indicators such as First Pass Yield and internal and external parts per million.
• Review and approve sampling procedures, designs, forms, and instructions used to record and evaluate quality and reliability data.
• Evaluate the precision and accuracy of production, testing, measurement, and analytical equipment.
• Develop and maintain standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Train operators on quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, operations personnel, production employees, and other cross-functional partners.
• Prepare quality reports for management and cross-functional teams.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant field with at least five years of applicable experience.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in a relevant field with at least three years of experience; internships may count toward experience.
• Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with professional and production teams.
• Strong attention to detail and process-improvement skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing manufacturing conditions and priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering reports.
• Experience with engineering-related computer applications, including Computer-Aided Design software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable quality standards.
• Experience with FMEA and risk-management methods.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, machining processes, metrology, process control, or product reliability.

Why This Role?

• Directly influence product reliability, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing quality.
• Support a growing facility with opportunities to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Gain exposure to machining processes, quality systems, production operations, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with quality managers, manufacturing engineers, operations personnel, and production teams.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, onsite position in Pontiac, Illinois.
• The standard schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
• Weekend or off-shift work may be required based on rotation.
• The position may require up to 25% travel to U.S.-based work sites.
• The role operates in both a union manufacturing environment and a traditional office setting.
• Required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection, eye protection, and safety-toe footwear.
• Daily interaction is expected with operators, team leads, section managers, quality peers, direct management, and cross-functional teams.
• Equipment required for the assignment will be provided.