Chinese
Location: MUN – Mundelein, IL
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Description
The Quality Engineer will lead quality management from product inception through production launch and throughout the production cycle, following ISO/TS 16949 quality standards. This role provides technical leadership, evaluates the performance of the quality management system, and identifies improvement areas within the Fabrication or Stamping departments. The ideal candidate is a committed professional with strong leadership, communication, and training skills, as well as deep expertise in metal stamping and fabrication.
The Quality Engineer will also manage customer-related quality concerns and drive internal corrective actions accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead PPAPs, FAIs, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, GR&R, and FMEAs within APQP and NPI processes
- Develop and implement inspection procedures and quality plans
- Serve as a primary liaison with customers on product quality issues
- Manage direct communications on quality concerns from various departments
- Assist Quality Managers in responding to customer complaints, QR’s, CAR’s, and 8D reports within required timelines
- Review and initiate RMAs, MRs, and Nonconformance Reports in UniPoint
- Ensure effective corrective actions and material dispositions
- Initiate and manage Material Review Board (MRB) actions when needed
- Coordinate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams as required
- Maintain oversight of incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality control
- Handle Non-Conformance Reports and related cost tracking via UniPoint
- Initiate Quality Alerts, Product Deviations, and Waivers; follow up for customer approval
- Schedule and oversee inspection activities and layout requirements
- Track historical issues and escalate critical problems to management
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues; work with the supply chain team as needed
- Initiate and track supplier CARs and 8Ds to completion
- Evaluate potential suppliers for quality capabilities
- Participate in customer and auditor visits
- Conduct internal audits in compliance with ISO/TS standards
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred)
- Hands-on experience in metal stamping and/or metal fabrication
- Proficiency in Quality Engineering tools such as SPC, DOE, CAPA, LEAN, 5S, and Six Sigma (6σ)
- Strong customer interface and communication skills
- Proven leadership in mentoring and managing quality engineering teams
- Track record of managing multiple engineering projects
Additional Information
- No visa sponsorship available (e.g., H1B)
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- No relocation assistance – local candidates only
- Please submit a resume and salary history with your application