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Michael Page

Quality Engineer - Automotive

Michael Page, Mokena, Illinois, United States, 60448

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Proven history of promoting from within Collaborate directly with Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturer specializing in fuel housings and fuel doors for the automotive industry, proudly partnering with leading OEMs including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, and Honda. Located in the southern suburbs of Chicago, the company operates out of a modern 40,000 sq. ft. facility and employs around 150 on-site team members. Renowned for promoting from within, the organization offers excellent opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth.

Job Description

Develop and maintain comprehensive Control Plans for Production Quality Control, integrating insights from continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct advanced quality audits and establish standards for in-process and finished products and materials. Provide expertise in testing methodologies, sampling techniques, and training programs. Analyze complex quality data, identify defective products, and recommend necessary procedural improvements. Ensure compliance across all quality testing and validation stages. Lead quality audits, regulatory inspections, laboratory studies, research, testing, and operational processes. Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to uphold organizational quality standards. Offer technical leadership and support training for less experienced engineers and inspectors. Maintain oversight of materials, facilities, and product quality. Manage customer complaints and serve as the primary customer contact. Oversee nonconformance material disposition and reworked product inspections. Track and report costs with accuracy. Measure prototype, pre-production, and serial parts during product launch. Manage all serial PPAP documentation. Lead and facilitate problem-solving initiatives using the 8D Process, DMAIC Principles, and 5-Why Analysis. Interpret SPC data to assess part quality, with a strong understanding of Cpk and Ppk metrics. Assist manufacturing engineers in reducing RPN by enhancing PFMEAs and Control Plans based on lessons learned. 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.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant industry experience 5+ years of manufacturing experience as a Quality Engineer Ability to read prints GD&T experience required Strong written and verbal communication skills Sponsorship not provided What's on Offer

Salary up to $90k depending on experience 3 weeks PTO BCBS health insurance

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