Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer- Hanover Park, IL Responsibilities Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first-time product quality. Resolve daily in-process quality issues for assigned value streams. Evaluate and monitor raw material, in-process, and finished goods against customer and regulatory requirements. Lead investigations and resolutions for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques such as 8D and DMAIC. Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to enhance safety and reduce the cost of quality metrics like DPPM, scrap, and the cost of poor quality. Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics, recommending improvements to foster a proactive culture. Develop and lead an internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management. Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels, interpreting and reporting trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System. Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, leading initiatives focused on problem prevention and variance reduction. Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions. Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field. 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience. Lean manufacturing experience. Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools like 8D and DMAIC. Experienced in using Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis. Working experience in ISO9001 with auditor experience. Experience with AIAG core requirements such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. Self-directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. ASQ certification. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover Park, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Great internal company Benefits with competitive 401k benefits Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hanover Park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.