Job Description: Quality Engineer (Machining)

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring all products meet consistent standards and customer requirements. This role requires technical skills with quality measuring equipment, experience with Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001:2015 leadership experience, and core tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet consistent standards and customer requirements.
• Lead and/or develop Quality Technicians and Inspectors within a Quality Lab setting (5-8 reports).
• Create and edit PPAP documents, including level 3 control plans.
• Operate and/or program CMM’s, Faro Arm, SmartScope, or Keyence Vision System.
• Utilize quality inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gages, and optical comparators.
• Apply problem-solving techniques including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Implement APQP & PPAP quality planning.
• Maintain quality documentation within the quality management system (FAIR's, PPAP, control plans, inspection reports, etc.).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (highly preferred).
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or AS 9100 QMS.
• Prior experience in a CNC machining facility, understanding part tolerances, GD&T, and inspection procedures of CNC machined parts.
• Experience with PPAP documentation, control plans, and process flows.
• Metrology experience, including operating and/or programming CMM’s, Faro Arm, SmartScope, or Keyence Vision System.
• Familiarity with quality inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, gages, and optical comparators.
• Strong knowledge in APQP & PPAP quality planning.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of SPC (statistical process control).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.30 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $44