Quality Engineer

We're looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer who thrives in a small manufacturing environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats. This role goes beyond traditional quality responsibilities—you'll be involved in process improvement, supplier quality, customer support, and occasional production troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed to ensure product quality and operational efficiency. This person will ensure product quality and timely communication with the customer and within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day customer expectations of ongoing quality requirements during normal production Manage the quality requirements of customer launches as it pertains to Events, APQP, PPAP and customer specific requirements Responding to corrective actions in a timely manner, which includes containment, recovery and resolution of the nonconformance. Recommend changes to production or quality processes Manage PPAPs and IMDS Participate in internal, supplier and customer audits Work with suppliers to help formulate quality standards Primary lead on all internal and external quality audits Lead cross functional teams and perform investigations to determine RCCA and preventive actions for nonconformances. Maintain the calibration system Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

B.S. degree or equivalent experience / education combination Minimum 5 years working in metals manufacturing environment preferred Recent college graduates are welcome to apply. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Knowledge of ISO, Core Tools Knowledge of IATF requirements Advance math skills (algebraic formulas, trigonometry) ASQ certification a plus Six Sigma training a plus Bilingual a plus but not required Able to read and comprehend engineering drawing Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits:

Medical

• several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from Dental insurance
• two plans to choose from Vision Insurance Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• at no cost to employee Flexible Spending Account Tuition reimbursement
• $2,500 maximum per calendar year 401(k) with a 3% dollar-for-dollar match Vacation and personal days

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 5 years working in metals manufacturing environment? Do you have knowledge of ISO, Core Tools, IATF and advanced math skills? Ability to

Commute:

Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Quality Engineer 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Saint Charles, IL 60174 $80,000

• $90,000 a year
• Full-time Ark Technologies 10 reviews $80,000
• $90,000 a year
• Full-time We're looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer who thrives in a small manufacturing environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.

This role goes beyond traditional quality responsibilities—you'll be involved in process improvement, supplier quality, customer support, and occasional production troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed to ensure product quality and operational efficiency. This person will ensure product quality and timely communication with the customer and within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day customer expectations of ongoing quality requirements during normal production Manage the quality requirements of customer launches as it pertains to Events, APQP, PPAP and customer specific requirements Responding to corrective actions in a timely manner, which includes containment, recovery and resolution of the nonconformance. Recommend changes to production or quality processes Manage PPAPs and IMDS Participate in internal, supplier and customer audits Work with suppliers to help formulate quality standards Primary lead on all internal and external quality audits Lead cross functional teams and perform investigations to determine RCCA and preventive actions for nonconformances. Maintain the calibration system Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

B.S. degree or equivalent experience / education combination Minimum 5 years working in metals manufacturing environment preferred Recent college graduates are welcome to apply. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Knowledge of ISO, Core Tools Knowledge of IATF requirements Advance math skills (algebraic formulas, trigonometry) ASQ certification a plus Six Sigma training a plus Bilingual a plus but not required Able to read and comprehend engineering drawing Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits:

Medical

• several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from Dental insurance
• two plans to choose from Vision Insurance Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• at no cost to employee Flexible Spending Account Tuition reimbursement
• $2,500 maximum per calendar year 401(k) with a 3% dollar-for-dollar match Vacation and personal days

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 5 years working in metals manufacturing environment? Do you have knowledge of ISO, Core Tools, IATF and advanced math skills? Ability to

Commute:

Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person