Quality Assurance Engineer

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Bartlett, IL

Requirements: CMMC programming. BS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Engineering-related discipline. Three puls years of experience in a quality assurance-related role.

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