(1118309) Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Diversified Services Network•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 part 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, as well as start-of-shift touchpoints with peers and management. The engineer also attends scheduled and cross-functional meetings to resolve issues. The work environment is a union manufacturing facility, with desk or cubicle office space for conference calls and meetings. Required PPE includes ear protection, eye protection, and safety-toe shoes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Data-driven decision-making ability.
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 and 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.