Quality Engineer III

Jabil • Gurnee, IL

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer III leads the development and implementation of quality plans, programs, and procedures using quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and analysis. The role ensures that performance and product quality conform to company, customer, and regulatory requirements. It reviews, analyzes, and reports quality discrepancies related to assembly and process; investigates problems; and recommends dispositions, modifications, and corrective actions. The position interfaces with site management, manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure requirements are met.

The role develops and maintains quality evaluation and control plans and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. It analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis concerning products or materials that do not meet required standards. It audits quality systems, verifies corrective measures and documentation, develops inspection and testing methods, and writes, reviews, and approves process validations and qualifications. The Quality Engineer III also supports change controls and leads corrective and preventive action (CAPA) and customer complaint investigations.

The position leads continuous improvement efforts, supports company safety and quality programs, mentors Quality Engineers, and trains employees in quality requirements. It may hold delegation authority for the Quality Engineering Supervisor when appropriately documented. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking are required, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future Jabil sponsorship.

Requirements

• Degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience; a high school degree or GED certificate plus 7 or more years of direct experience may be substituted for a degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant medical device or injection molding experience.
• Knowledge of the operation of ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated assembly solutions.
• Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control plans and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conduct quality assurance tests; and perform statistical analysis of products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Audit quality systems to identify deficiencies and ensure they are corrected.
• Confirm corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is complete and compliant.
• Develop methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Write, review, and approve process validations and qualifications, and facilitate resolution of validation deviations in accordance with Jabil and customer requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to validation and qualification programs as part of continual improvement or remediation activities.
• Support and champion change controls relating to customer-, supplier-, and internally driven changes.
• Lead teams in completing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in accordance with relevant ISO and regulatory requirements and Jabil procedures.
• Lead investigation teams and document responses to ensure timely resolution of customer complaints.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and apply internal and external best practices.
• Support company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Mentor Quality Engineers and train employees in quality requirements.
• Role-model and promote the organization's values and behaviors.
• When appropriately documented, hold delegation authority for the Quality Engineering Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Annual merit increases
• Community volunteer opportunity
• Short-term performance-based incentive
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior