Sr. Quality Engineer

METALEX; Libertyville (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

METALEX is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer in Libertyville, IL to ensure product quality and compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and involves maintaining documentation, costing, time studies, and developing manufacturing processes. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3 years of relevant experience, and strong SAP PPAP knowledge, with excellent communication and detail orientation.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Three (3) years of Engineering and Quality experience required.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP system required.
• Understanding of Production Part Approval Process required.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure quality standards for products procured or manufactured are in accordance with customer and/or internal quality requirements.
• Reports to Quality Manager.
• Maintain product setup and documentation including part numbers, part descriptions, BOMs, routings, labor rates, etc.
• Perform costing of new and existing part numbers, and process engineering change notices
• Conduct time studies; determine manufacturing process times and capacities
• Utilize product drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to develop processes
• Support manufacturing operations such as Tooling, stamping, perforating, expanding, forming and welding
• Determine the sequence of steps in manufacturing processes, such as manufacturing costing, fabrication and assembly, required to complete product development while meeting safety, quality and cost goals
• Develop and implement Corrective Action Plans for manufacturing processes and/or customer complaints

Conocimientos

Initiative

Customer Focus

Priority Setting

Analyzes Issues

Drive for Results

Functional/Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Process Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

3 years of Engineering and Quality experience

Production Part Approval Process understanding

Herramientas

SAP ERP system

Descripción del empleo

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Sr. Quality Engineer

ADMINISTRATION Full Time Professional Libertyville, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

1. TITLE:

ENGINEER MANUFACTURING / QUALITY

2. DEPARTMENT:

QUALITY

3. POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure quality standards for products procured or manufactured are in accordance with customer and/or internal quality requirements. Reports to Quality Manager.

• Maintain product set up and documentation including part numbers, part descriptions, BOMs, routings, labor rates, etc.
• Perform costing of new and existing part numbers, and process engineering change notices
• Conduct time studies; determine manufacturing process times and capacities
• Utilize product drawings, specifications, and other engineering data to develop processes
• Support manufacturing operations such as: Tooling, stamping, perforating, expanding, forming and welding
• Determine the sequence of steps in manufacturing processes, such as manufacturing costing, fabrication and assembly, required to complete product development while meeting safety, quality and cost goals
• Develop and implement Corrective Action Plans for manufacturing processes and/or customer complaints

5. DESIRED SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:

• Show Initiative: Identifies what needs to be done and does it. Maintains a consistent, high level of productivity. Takes personal responsibility to make decisions and take action. Does not easily give up in the face of unexpected obstacles.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblock; creates focus.
• Analyzes Issues: Recognizes symptoms that indicate problems. Breaks down problems into manageable components. Collects sufficient information to understand problems and issues. Focuses on important information without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where other can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

6. EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Three (3) years of Engineering and Quality experience
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP system
• Understanding of Production Part Approval Process
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner

Important Temporary Employment Disclosure

This is a temporary position with no guarantee of employment beyond November 18, 2026.

Metalex LLC is currently undergoing a potential sale of the business. As a result, continued operations and staffing needs remain uncertain.

The assignment may end on or before November 18, 2026, depending on business conditions, operational needs, and the outcome of the sale process. Employment beyond this date is not guaranteed. Any extension would be subject to business needs and company approval.

Metalex LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Illinois, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.