Quality Control Lead

Acme Finishing Company. • Elk Grove Village, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Acme Finishing is a leader in powder and liquid coating for manufacturing companies that need reliable, consistent, on-time service. We're building a culture of high performance where employees are rewarded with real career growth opportunities and additional compensation for helping move the company forward. Our purpose is simple: win, grow, and wow our customers. We're looking for a hands-on Quality Lead to make sure every product that leaves our facility meets customer specifications - and to keep our documentation airtight along the way. You'll pay special attention to samples, first piece orders, verification-required jobs, and any job with a history of customer complaints, while helping train and guide the line personnel and inspectors you work alongside.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 2+ years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Analytical mindset with the ability to define problems, gather data, and draw sound conclusions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and technical/procedure manuals
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is a big plus

Responsibilities

• Verify color, gloss, mil thickness, and adhesion on all coated parts, with extra scrutiny on samples, first piece orders, and verification-required jobs
• Select products for testing at key production stages and run destructive/nondestructive tests to check dimensions, performance, and quality
• Show packers and line personnel the ropes on visual inspection criteria and processes
• Perform AQL-level sampling on sample and first-time order lots
• Document and verify First Article Inspection (FAI) paperwork and other customer-required records
• Help sort out the disposition of nonconforming customer or internal product
• Help create and audit customer Specification Sheets, updating them for process changes or first-time production runs
• Support customer onboarding to launch new work without quality issues
• Work alongside supervisors and managers to problem-solve quality issues and help keep reject rates below line-specific goals

What This Job Offers

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