Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

1d • $96,514 - $127,887 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer III manages quality-focused projects to improve manufacturing processes and product reliability. The role serves as a liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, leading initiatives that enhance performance. It supports production operations through data analysis, problem solving, corrective action, process optimization, documentation review, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position also supports other quality engineers, promotes continuous improvement, and monitors industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to quality engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
• 5–7 years of progressive quality engineering experience focused on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• Demonstrated track record supporting large-scale quality improvement projects and solving quality problems through effective process improvements.
• Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in Gage R&R, MSA, SPC, and DOE.
• Experience in process analytics and broad knowledge of quality tools and industry metrics.
• Commitment to fostering continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Project management skills and ability to lead small project teams through challenges.
• Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaboration with diverse audiences.
• Written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders outside the quality function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including excellent Excel skills, and experience using Power BI.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification from ASQ.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects addressing manufacturing quality issues and optimizing processes.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, develop solutions, and track progress.
• Contribute to major production-quality problem-solving efforts as a key resource for relevant functions.
• Support customer escape containment and resolution by analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating across functions.
• Support cost-of-poor-quality reduction, including production stop and stop-ship events, root cause analysis, and corrective measures.
• Review prints and acceptance criteria for accuracy, and assist with defect identification, disposition, and deviation processes.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Provide quality support to operations and production teams, resolve complex quality issues, and use advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Use quality feedback and metrics to identify design and process improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
• Support other quality engineers, set standards, and foster continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into the company's quality engineering approach.
• Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Life Insurance and optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
• Vacation time and sick time
• Paid holidays and company shutdown days
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other leaves, paid parental time, and military leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), including annual company contributions for eligible participants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level