(1118309) Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Pontiac, IL

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join its team in Pontiac, Illinois. The role drives internal manufacturing quality for fuel systems components, with a focus on machining processes. As a member of a cross-functional manufacturing team, the engineer uses data, structured problem solving, and quality tools to improve process capability and product quality. Quality Engineers work as peers under Quality Managers and are assigned to a specific cost center as members of its Small Business Team (SBT), a cross-functional team responsible for addressing issues and maintaining operations. The position involves daily interaction with operators, team leads, and section managers in the assigned area, as well as start-of-shift touchpoints with peers and management. Regularly scheduled and issue-driven cross-functional meetings are also part of the role. The role is based in a union manufacturing environment. PPE is required, including ear protection, eye protection, and safety-toe shoes. The work environment also includes desk or cubicle office space, conference calls, and meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5 or more years of experience, or a master's degree with 3 or more years of experience.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with professional and production staff.
Strong attention to detail.
Adaptability to changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality standards.
Risk management experience.
Conflict resolution skills.
Leadership ability and the ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

Lead and support investigations into quality issues, including scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions using quality tools such as 8D, fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
Use data and risk analysis to prioritize and direct improvement actions.
Partner with manufacturing engineers and operations to improve process capability and reduce variation.
Analyze quality data, including defect rates, process capability, and SPC charts.
Track KPIs such as First Pass Yield and internal and external PPM.
Prepare reports for management and cross-functional teams.
Train operators on quality standards and inspection techniques.
Provide quality expertise to cross-functional teams.
Work as a member of the assigned cost center's Small Business Team to address issues and maintain operations.
Interact daily with operators, team leads, and section managers, and participate in start-of-shift touchpoints and scheduled or issue-driven cross-functional meetings.