Job Description
Quality Engineer
Our client is a nationally recognized manufacturer of high-quality custom retail displays, known for innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship. Trusted by leading global brands, they are experiencing strong growth and are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team near Palatine, IL. Apply today!
Job Description:
- Support the development and implementation of quality control systems, inspection methods, and validation processes.
- Conduct product and process inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Lead and support First Article Inspections (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and validation efforts.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational performance.
- Investigate quality issues and nonconformances using structured root cause analysis methods.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues.
- Utilize quality metrics and data to monitor performance and drive improvements.
- Support risk assessment activities including FMEA and other quality planning tools.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to maintain high quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Help create and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, work instructions, inspection records, and quality reports.
- Work with suppliers and internal teams to address quality concerns and improve overall manufacturing performance.
The Successful Applicant:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or another STEM-related field preferred.
- ASQ Certification or equivalent quality experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related manufacturing quality role.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, and CMMs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to identifying and resolving quality concerns.
- Sponsorship not provided
What's on Offer:
- Base salary $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus target - 6% target
- 18 days paid time off + paid holidays
- Early exit at 2:30pm every Friday!
- 401k with 3% match
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Job Summary:
Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Quality, Technical Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Palatine Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $80,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
- Contract Manufacturingunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
- Global Brandingunmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Analysisunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Lifecycleunmatched
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Quality Engineeringunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Retailunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Structured Analysisunmatched
- Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
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