Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Process & CI Leader

Afc-Materials-Group; Lake in the Hills (IL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus program

Generous PTO and holidays

Safety shoe and gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

AFC Materials Group, based in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D. You will implement robust process controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product quality and customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a BS in Quality/Industrial Engineering and 5–10 years of manufacturing quality experience, with expertise in FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in new product launch tools: FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and technical writing skills.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods (8D, A3).
• Familiarity with Cost of Quality metrics and metrology tools.
• Excellent communication skills with internal, customer, and supplier contacts.
• Ability to Lead Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Metrology fundamentals.

Aufgaben

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the quality department by performing the following duties.
• Act as the primary Quality liaison with Engineering and R&D for new product introductions.
• Define and implement effective process controls, including FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• Mentoring and development of quality technicians.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee non-conformance investigations (RMA/NCMR), including CAPA initiatives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (DOE, SPC) to standardize processes and systematically eliminate sources of variability.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone to analyze, understand, and correct issues, driving corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Conduct lab testing and validate product performance through metrology and analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends, drive improvement, and support decision-making.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality systems and external regulations (ISO 9001, FDA).
• Promotes a positive team environment and rewards and recognizes individual efforts.
• Must be a leader embracing and modeling AFC’s Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

FMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

DOE

SPC

Technical writing

Metrology

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Jobbeschreibung

AFC Materials Group, based in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D. You will implement robust process controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product quality and customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a BS in Quality/Industrial Engineering and 5–10 years of manufacturing quality experience, with expertise in FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.