General Description Tri Star Metals is looking for a results-oriented and outgoing Quality Engineer to join our team! The Quality Engineering Assistant supports the QA department by maintaining documentation, quality records, and assisting with audits and compliance activities. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping and efficient administrative processes to support compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. Comply with all safety requirements, utilize the STOP program, and maintain clean/orderly work areas. Successfully complete all required trainings and attend/participate in required team meetings. Maintain and organize quality records, logs, and documentation (electronic and hard copy). Ensure controlled documents (procedures, work instructions, forms, are current and properly distributed. Assist with document revisions, formatting, and version control. Enter and manage data in QMS systems. Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for QA Leadership. Assist in tracking non-conformances, corrective actions, (CARs), and preventative actions (CAPAs). Maintain logs for internal audits, customer complaints, and supplier issues. Support calibration, training, and certification record tracking. Help ensure compliance with ISO, customer, and internal requirements. Prepare documentation packages for internal and external audits. Track audit findings and follow-up actions. Ensure required documentation is complete and accessible during audits. Coordinate meetings, take notes, and track action items for QA activities. Communicate with production, lab, and management regarding documentation needs. Assist with onboarding and training documentation for QA-related processes. Maintain organized QA filings systems and shared drives. Aid in the distribution of the proper certs etc. to, and from, Sales/Customers as necessary. The description for this position is merely a baseline of the job responsibilities. From time to time, the needs of the business may require that the employee perform additional or new duties that fall outside the stated job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma/GED associate's degree or beyond preferred. 1-3 years of administrative or quality-related experience (manufacturing preferred). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with quality systems or databases preferred. Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Effective attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Administrative:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Freeport, IL 61032 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person