Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer- Hanover Park, IL

?Responsibilities

• Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first-time product quality.

• Resolve daily in-process quality issues for assigned value streams.

• Evaluate and monitor raw material, in-process, and finished goods against customer and regulatory requirements.

• Lead investigations and resolutions for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques such as 8D and DMAIC.

• Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to enhance safety and reduce the cost of quality metrics like DPPM, scrap, and the cost of poor quality.

• Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics, recommending improvements to foster a proactive culture.

• Develop and lead an internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.

• Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels, interpreting and reporting trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.

• Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, leading initiatives focused on problem prevention and variance reduction.

• Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.

• Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.

• 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience.

• Lean manufacturing experience.

• Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools like 8D and DMAIC.

• Experienced in using Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.

• Working experience in ISO9001 with auditor experience.

• Experience with AIAG core requirements such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.

• Self-directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.

• ASQ certification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Great internal company Benefits with competitive 401k benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hanover Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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