Senior Quality Engineer: Process & APQP Leader

G&W Electric Co.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Program across production operations. You will drive process control methods, lead root-cause analysis, manage NCR/MRB activities, and support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans to build product quality and efficiency.

Travel up to 10% and collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing are expected. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5–10 years’ experience, and strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 5–10 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving proficiency.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of process control methods using SPC, Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk, and Gage R&R.
• Drive RCA, 8D, and 5 Why investigations; ensure effective corrective actions.
• Oversee NCRs and MRB activities with containment, disposition, and trend analysis.
• Analyze FPY and process data to identify failures and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in design reviews and APQP activities to ensure quality is built into designs.
• Conduct and support process audits for compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Lead internal and external ISO audits; support audit preparation and follow-up.
• Monitor quality metrics and report risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Support QIT initiatives and Management Review with data and recommendations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on systemic quality improvements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

APQP

SPC

Gage R&R

8D/5 Why

ISO 9001

Six Sigma/Lean

Data interpretation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Program across production operations. You will drive process control methods, lead root-cause analysis, manage NCR/MRB activities, and support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans to build product quality and efficiency.

Travel up to 10% and collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing are expected. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5–10 years’ experience, and strong knowledge