Quality Engineer - Automotive
Michael Page
- Chicago, IL
- $80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct comprehensive quality assurance activities to ensure the adherence of our product to strict industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality guidelines.
- Collaborate with the development and production teams to define quality metrics, conducts thorough testing, and identify potential areas for improvement in our manufacturing processes.
- Perform rigorous analysis of data, identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights for process optimization and risk mitigation.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including standard operation procedures, test protocols, and validation reports, to ensure clear and consistent quality control processes.
- Utilize statistical methods and tools to conduct process capability studies, gauge process stability, and implement effective statistical process control (SPC) measures.
- Lead investigations into non-conformity's and customer complaints, applying root cause analysis techniques to implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent re-occurrence.
- Participate in internal and external audits, as well as compliance assessments, to ensure adherence to regulatory and certification standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to assess and improve the quality management processes, ensuring the integrity of the supply chain
- Facilitate and support continuous improvement initiatives, participating in cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance overall product quality.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on quality-related processes and procedures, fostering a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in quality management, incorporating new knowledge into our quality systems.
- Associates degree in Engineering, related field, or relevant experience
- Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of quality engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g. Minitab, JMP) and data visualization software.
- Solid knowledge of relevant regulations and standards for IATF 16949
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Competitive base salary ranging between $80,000 to $100,000 depending on experience
- 3 weeks of PTO
- Health, Dental and Vision covered through BCBS
- Training offered
- 401k match 6%
- Every other Friday off