Quality Engineer

Senior plc • Bartlett, IL

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports customer satisfaction, strategic objectives, and compliance with Senior’s Quality Management System through engineering support, statistical analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. The role also provides launch support for new programs and engineering changes.

The position addresses internal and external quality issues, supports internal audits and QMS activities, maintains the LPA administration system and document control, and contributes to continuous-improvement projects. It supports PPAP and APQP launch activities and provides direction to quality technicians, collaborating with CMM, Gage Lab, and Materials Lab technicians.

The expected salary range is $70,000–$80,000 per year. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The position does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship. Facility and system access is subject to applicable ITAR and/or EAR trade-compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, Six Sigma tools, GD&T, blueprints, 8D, and 5-Why.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Minitab.
• Knowledge of SPC, process control, and PPAP.
• Knowledge of internal auditing and QMS requirements, including IATF 16949, QS/TS, and ISO 14001.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive industry experience.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with root-cause analysis of internal and external quality issues.
• Implement corrective actions and support customers and suppliers.
• Apply GD&T, Six Sigma, 8D, 5-Why, and other problem-solving methods.
• Conduct scheduled internal audits and ensure non-conformances are closed in accordance with the QMS.
• Maintain the LPA administration system and schedule; assign and track non-conformances.
• Manage document updates.
• Collect and analyze data and support engineering implementation of process improvements.
• Lead projects tied to strategic objectives.
• Prepare PPAP documentation for changes and support customer validation and APQP launch activities.
• Assign and instruct technicians on checks, validations, and tasks.
• Collaborate with CMM, Gage Lab, and Materials Lab technicians.

Benefits

• Market-led base salary and commission plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Wellness benefits and employee wellness activities.
• Employee recognition program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and paid time off, including holidays.
• Flexible hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Community involvement initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Dependent Care FS and HSA or FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• ARAG.

What This Job Offers

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