Test Engineer

Tek Spikes•Pontiac, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a backfill role supporting Internal Manufacturing Quality within the Fuel Systems group, with a specific focus on machining processes. The Quality/Test Engineer will lead quality investigations, drive corrective & preventative actions, and support continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and reduce variation.

Requirements

5+ years experience + 3 years internships (internships count as experience).
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field OR Master’s + 3 years of internships.
Strong problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.
Data-driven decision making.
Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration.
Attention to detail and process improvement skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality standards
FMEA, risk management
Conflict resolution, leadership, and influence

Responsibilities

Lead/support root cause analysis for scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Develop & implement corrective and preventative actions using 8D, fishbone, FMEA, etc.
Monitor machining processes using data, risk analysis, SPC, and capability metrics.
Analyze quality data and prepare reports (FPY, PPM, defects, capability).
Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, and SBT teams to improve process capability.
Train operators on quality standards & inspection practices.
Participate in daily meetings, cross-functional reviews, and issue resolution sessions.
Work in both factory (PPE required) and office/cubicle environments.
Direct impact on product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Strong career growth potential across multiple CAT facilities.
Fast-growing, challenging, and improvement-focused manufacturing environment.