Quality Engineer

? Pontiac, IL
? 12-Month Contract
? Full-Time, Onsite (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, OT as needed)
? Pay Rate: $43 - $45 an hr

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support internal manufacturing quality initiatives within a growing production environment. This role will focus on machining processes, quality improvement, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support investigations into quality concerns, including scrap, rework, process deviations, and customer-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis utilizing quality tools such as 8D, Fishbone, FMEA, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve process performance and product quality.
• Analyze manufacturing quality data, including defect trends, process capability, SPC data, First Pass Yield, and PPM metrics.
• Create reports and present findings to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision making.
• Train operators and production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Process Improvement
  • Corrective & Preventive Actions
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality standards and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Risk Management, SPC, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience working in machining, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Direct impact on product quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and quality.
• Career growth potential within a large and expanding manufacturing organization.
• Challenging environment where your ideas and problem-solving skills can drive measurable results.