Quality Control Associate

Kinter • Waukegan, IL

1d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Quality Control Associate will be responsible for supporting PPAP (production part approval process), assisting with inbound/outbound audits, reviewing compliance, field surveying/testing, and supporting the needs of the Product Development department. The pay range for this role is fixed at $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with strong, relevant experience may be offered salaries toward the higher end of the range, while those earlier in their careers can expect offers aligned with the entry level of the range.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with Solidworks software.

Responsibilities

• Drive PPAP processes at Kinter's fulfillment center assisting product development, sales, and warehouse receiving in approval processes.
• Conduct and oversee quality control processes for incoming shipments.
• Audit processes to ensure customers receive proper products. (Purchase orders, product specifications, ERP data, engineering drawings.)
• Provide ongoing support in Continuous Quality Improvement related to internal processes.
• Support Sales, Product Development & Operations with investigations to ensure proper conflict resolution for customer concerns.
• Take corrective action to resolve customer concerns.
• Create and update CAD drawings.
• Assist/support other quality related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enjoy generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% covered for the employee by Kinter, with no payroll deductions.
• Secure your future with our fully employer-funded pension plan (contributions start after 1 year, fully vested after 5 years, with no deductions from your paycheck).
• Unlock long-term growth potential and opportunities to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees