6 month (Contract to Hire) Quality Engineer / Quality Controller - Belvidere, IL

Stratosphere Quality • Belvidere, IL

113d • $70

About The Position

Stratosphere Quality is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer / Quality Controller to join our team on a 6-month contract, with the potential to convert to full-time. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality while supporting ISO compliance and driving process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Strong math skills, including metric/English conversions.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and quality documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assessments on incoming materials and outgoing products per documented inspection standards.
• Reject nonconforming materials/products and complete appropriate reject documentation.
• Organize and maintain inspection reports and records from internal inspection teams.
• Lead the Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) process, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication with inspectors.
• Manage the company's ISO certification process: conduct internal audits, coordinate with external auditors, and support ISO-related improvements across the organization.
• Communicate with customers' quality and procurement departments to resolve nonconformance issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to determine product requirements.
• Measure product dimensions, evaluate functionality, and verify compliance with specifications.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production and inspection processes to enhance quality, reduce risk, and improve cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to create and deliver training plans for productivity and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues quickly and effectively.

Benefits

• Contract length of 6 months with potential to hire
• Pay rate of up to $70/hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED