Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Cintal, Inc. • Decatur, IL

7d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will serve as a key quality liaison between manufacturing plants and component suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment on quality-related issues. This role involves performing product inspections, implementing containment actions, analyzing quality data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and continuous quality improvements. The engineer will also lead and coordinate corrective actions for customer and internal quality issues, act as a quality ambassador promoting Built-In Quality principles, and support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, improve product quality, and reduce defects. Additionally, the role requires managing customer relationships, applying structured problem-solving methodologies, and leveraging Office 365 tools for data analysis and progress tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of quality standards, quality systems, and manufacturing operations within a production environment.
• Proven experience applying 8D methodology or other structured problem-solving techniques to investigate and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quality data, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process quality.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of engineering, design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key quality liaison between manufacturing plants and component suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment on quality-related issues.
• Perform product inspections, implement containment actions, analyze quality data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and continuous quality improvements.
• Lead and coordinate timely emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions for customer and internal quality issues, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a quality ambassador, mentor, and sub-workstream leader, promoting End-to-End (E2E) Built-In Quality principles across the organization.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and projects, leveraging Office 365 tools to track progress, analyze data, and enhance operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
• Manage internal and external customer relationships in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring prompt resolution of quality concerns.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools, including Six Sigma and 8D, to investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain process improvements.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree