Job Description
Position: Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Barlett, IL (applicants must live in or near Bartlett, IL)
Requirements: BS degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Engineering-related field. CMM programming is required.
Position Description:
This position is responsible for Quality Assurance Engineering activities, with a focus on first-article inspection, quality inspection plans, incoming inspections, gauge management, product release, and change control boards in support of all units and organizational functions.
- Review electrical and mechanical drawings and ensure that all necessary measuring equipment is available, as well as that instructions, programs, and inspection requirements are created and available.
- Performs the inspection of the first article, collaborates with Engineering for potential deviation approval, and provides in-process inspection sheets, guidelines, measurement equipment, and measurement programs for production personnel.
- Reviewing and evaluating non-conforming materials through the Material Review Board process.
- Assist with root cause analysis and recommend corrective action(s) for a broad range of internal and external customer issues related to quality assurance.
- Interpret specifications and test results for engineering dispositions. Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to find a solution that ensures a win-win situation.
- Collaborate in developing test plans to verify process performance and compliance with customer requirements as part of new product development projects.
- Perform QMS internal audits and floor audits (gemba walks) to support continual improvement initiatives.
- Use appropriate data collection and analysis and apply the optimal quality improvement tools and techniques to achieve desired outcomes for process optimization, reducing variation, error-proofing, and continual improvement.
- Ensuring Quality Assurance Lab layout is maintained with 5S standards.
- Oversee and manage Quality Technicians.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Engineering-related discipline required.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred.
- Experience in ISO19011 based QMS Auditing, or CQA is a plus
- Additional ASQ/Professional certifications (i.e. PMP, Lean, Six-Sigma) a plus.
- Two to Three years experience in a quality assurance-related role.
- Should have recent, direct experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in a structured QMS organizational environment (ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, assembly instructions, acceptance test procedures, test records, and evaluate the results.
- Must have a general knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, Expert of GD&T , and must understand the x, y, z coordinate system.
- CMM programming skills is strongly preferred. Proficient use of Zeiss Calypso software is plus.
- Ability to facilitate teams and organize, analyze, and resolve process issues among organizational functions.
- Familiarity with the metric system is preferred but not required.
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment are required.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Benefits:
- Great Place To Work Certified
- Competitive Base Salary
- Incentive Plan up to 5% annually
- Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
- Excellent Health Benefits
- Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
- Annual deductible & copays below market.
- Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
- No monthly premiums for dental & vision .
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
- Climate controlled production environment
- Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
- Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Tags
Temporary work, Flexible hours,