As a Quality Engineer, you’ll help ensure that our pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders meet demanding performance and reliability standards. You’ll support our ISO 9001–certified quality management system by driving continuous improvement, leading root‑cause investigations, and working closely with engineering, production, and suppliers. A key part of this role includes developing and maintaining CMM programs to support accurate inspection of precision‑machined components.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Control
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder manufacturing processes.
Perform in‑process and final inspections using precision measurement tools and CMM equipment.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure compliance.
ISO 9001 Compliance
Support ongoing maintenance and improvement of the ISO 9001 quality management system.
Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit preparation and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate documentation, records, and quality reports in accordance with ISO requirements.
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations into nonconformances, customer complaints, and production issues.
Use structured problem‑solving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, PDCA) to identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Analyze quality data and trends to recommend process improvements and reduce scrap, rework, and defects.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering to validate new designs, materials, and processes.
Partner with production teams to ensure quality standards are understood and consistently applied.
Collaborate with suppliers on quality expectations, incoming inspection, and supplier corrective actions.
Testing & Validation
Oversee measurement and validation of component parts to ensure conformance to prints
Oversee functional testing of cylinders, including pressure testing, leak testing, and performance verification.
Develop test procedures and ensure equipment calibration and maintenance.
Qualifications
Required
Certification or training in Quality Management (Or equivalent experience)
Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with fluid power components or precision‑machined parts.
Strong understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or other quality management systems.
Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, CMMs).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience with root‑cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Experience in pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder manufacturing.
Knowledge of machining, welding, assembly, and surface finishing processes.
Familiarity with SPC and quality software tools.
Certifications such as CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Hands‑on experience with CMM programming (PC‑DMIS, Calypso, or similar)
Experience with AS9100 or ISO 13485 a plus
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Clear communication and documentation abilities
Collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cary, IL
Skills
AS 9100unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Performance Testingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
Statistical Process Controlunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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