Senior Component Quality Technologist - On-Site Impact

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Senior Component Quality Technologist to join our Palatine, IL manufacturing team. You will conduct advanced inspections of complex components, applying GD&T and drawings to ensure design conformance and to resolve quality issues.

You will mentor junior inspectors, document inspection results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining ISO 9001 standards and safe working practices on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on manufacturing experience with 2+ years in inspection.
• Strong GD&T and ISO 9001 knowledge required.
• Ability to train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Proficient in reading drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections of complex components using GD&T and drawings.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and GD&T to ensure conformance.
• Document inspection results and non-conformances accurately.
• Calibrate and use micrometers and calipers; maintain logs.
• Drive continuous improvement in inspection processes and safety.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Inspection experience

Detail-oriented

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical field

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM / MicroVu

GD&T tools

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Senior Component Quality Technologist to join our Palatine, IL manufacturing team. You will conduct advanced inspections of complex components, applying GD&T and drawings to ensure design conformance and to resolve quality issues.

You will mentor junior inspectors, document inspection results, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining ISO 9001 standards and safe working practices on the production floor.