Our client is a nearly 100 year-old global, family-owned company that is an industry leader in providing wastewater treatment, material handling, and other systems to support the power, coal & other industries. We are exclusively partnering with them on their Quality Engineer opening to work out of their HQ in the northern Chicago suburbs near the Wisconsin border.
This is a brand-new role as our client has recently opened a brand new facility. This person will be the only Quality Engineer on staff and will be responsible for all incoming, outgoing, and supplier quality for the entire plant. This is a direct-hire (salaried) position offering a strong compensation package with benefits and a strong possibility of continued professional growth & promotion opportunities.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities
- Be a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Quality Assurance processes to improve the consistency, effectiveness, and completeness of the inspection process.
- Provide leadership & technical expertise to resolve manufacturing processes and product design problems.
- Evaluate non-conformances (SDRs, NCRs and RMAs).
- Lead all root cause analyses, investigations, problem resolution, and statistical analysis.
- Evaluate supplier performance and non-conformance.
- Review, validate, and/or resolve 1st article inspections.
- Work with Plant leadership and Corporate HQ to prepare for any customer visits.
- Inspect electro-mechanical equipment, machined parts, piping, steel fabrications, and assembled products to verify compliance with specifications and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Quality Engineer Requirements
- A Bachelor degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred. An experienced, non-degreed candidate will be considered.
- A minimum of two or more years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
- Certified Welding Inspector or Certified Quality Engineer is preferred. Knowledge of AWS, ASME, or CWI welding codes.
- Previous experience with castings, machined parts, or steel fabrications.
- Must have a positive attitude and willingness to help all departments within the plant.
- Strong communication skills to interact with site leaders, customers, suppliers, and onsite Engineers.
- Ability to travel up to 5% domestically.
