Quality Engineer - Metal Fabrication | Mundelein, IL

Mundelein, IL
$75,000-90,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago
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This Quality Engineer role is with a premier metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer based in Chicago's northern suburbs. Working closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams, the position will drive core quality activities-including PPAP, CAPA, root cause analysis, and inspections-while also contributing to product and process improvement initiatives.

Maintain and improve the quality management system, including documentation for procedures, audits, controls, corrective actions, and equipment calibration.
Create and revise standard operating procedures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
Perform internal quality audits, record findings, and follow up on necessary corrective actions
Investigate internal quality issues and customer complaints through root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to address quality concerns in manufacturing processes and customer feedback.
Track and report quality metrics, corrective action statuses, and trends to management.
Inspect incoming materials and finished components to verify compliance with blueprint specifications.
Prepare and maintain documentation for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
Work closely with external suppliers and internal purchasing teams to resolve material quality concerns and ensure vendor compliance with quality standards.
Oversee and update product setup details, including part numbers, descriptions, BOMs, routings, and labor standards.
Calculate and analyze costs for both new and existing part numbers
Manage engineering change notices and ensure accurate implementation.
Interpret product drawings, specifications, and technical data to develop efficient manufacturing processes.
Define process workflows such as fabrication, assembly, and cost estimation, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Strong base salary, bonus, and benefits package offered!Work directly with leadership while also independently

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of one (3) year of combined Engineering and Quality experience
Strong knowledge of SAP ERP system.
Metal Stamping or metal fabrication experience
Proficiency with measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, comparators, gages).
Understanding of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure.
Bi-Lingual Spanish a plus
Sponsorship not provided

Established in 1962 as a small metal processing shop, our client has grown steadily over the decades-relocating to a larger facility in 1979 and greatly expanding production by 1983. Since then, they've built deep expertise in perforated metal, rail safety, and a wide range of stamped and fabricated metal products. Today, they stand as a leading supplier of expanded metal, perforated metal, and safety grating solutions serving diverse industries-and are now seeking to add talent to their Quality Team!

Salary ranging from 75,000 to 90,000 based on experience
Health/medical/dental coverage - BCBS
Vision plan throuhg VSP
2 weeks PTO
1 week of sick time
Company paid holidays
401k matching plan

Michael Page