Quality Engineer

Position Title: Quality Engineer

Wage: $100,000 - $110,000/year

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Quality Engineer at a company in Chicago, IL. This is a direct hire position. Apply today!

Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
- Create inspection plans for components specifying methods, equipment, instruments, gauges, etc., inspection frequency, and batch sizes.
- Perform complex first-piece and in-process inspections on critical components, including function tests as required
- Program and use coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, and other precision inspection equipment
- Design and implement custom gauges, jigs, and fixtures for inspections and testing
- Use statistical tools to analyze data, identify trends, and anticipate issues
- Develop and prosecute CAPAs and SCARs for nonconforming components
- Perform tagging, containment, quarantine, evaluation, root cause analysis, and disposition
- Interact with Company managers and engineers, customers, and suppliers to diagnose quality issues, address root causes, and troubleshoot and improve product design and manufacturing processes.

Requirements for Quality Engineer:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality or related field
- 5+ years of related experience in a metals manufacturing environment; experience in machining or fabrication strongly preferred
- Experience with QMS system, preferably 1Factory
- Ability to use a wide variety of precision measuring tools and instruments, including coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, ERP systems, and database systems

Benefits:
- Excellent salary based on educational background, skills and experience level
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan with choice of HMO, PPO and HSA coverage, including vision and dental insurance
- Comprehensive supplemental insurance package including life and short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Educational assistance program
- Ten (10) days paid time off, ten (10) paid holidays and five (5) paid sick leave days per year

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