QUALITY ENGINEER II
LOCATION:
Naperville, IL
SCHEDULE:
Standard
DURATION:
12 Month Contract
PAY:$40-45/hr
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will apply quality engineering principles and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company quality systems while supporting product development, manufacturing, and distribution. Key responsibilities include:
- Investigating manufacturing product quality and compliance issues, including CAPAs, non-conformances, and audit observations.
- Developing and executing experiments and tests to create, validate, and improve products and manufacturing processes.
- Analyzing test and investigation results, making recommendations, and developing technical reports.
- Optimizing manufacturing processes using engineering methods such as Six Sigma and Lean.
- Identifying opportunities to redesign or improve equipment, tools, fixtures, and manufacturing processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, manufacturing processes, and compliance.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Investigate moderately complex manufacturing quality and compliance issues across production processes prior to final product release.
- Develop, write, and execute protocols for moderately complex experiments and tests, including evaluation of source materials, suppliers, products, and manufacturing methods.
- Analyze data and test results, develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports.
- Optimize manufacturing processes using engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
- Identify opportunities for the redesign or development of basic equipment, tools, and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes and reduce risk.
- Develop, update, and maintain technical content within risk management files.
- Develop training materials, work instructions, and other documentation to support production and enable effective knowledge transfer.
- Assign support tasks and provide direction to technicians conducting tests and other activities.
- Train technicians, provide feedback, and coordinate technician activities as needed.
- Support vendor and project stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Perform other incidental duties as assigned by leadership.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and relationship management.
- Basic understanding of statistical techniques.
- Previous experience working with laboratory or industrial equipment.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment used in assigned work.
- Knowledge of and adherence to quality systems and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related computer applications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to interact professionally with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage vendors and project stakeholders.
- Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships.
- Ability to follow company rules and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety protocols and measures designed to prevent injuries and protect the environment.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
- 2-4 years of relevant engineering experience required.
- Experience applying quality engineering principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with quality systems, CAPA, non-conformances, audits, risk management, and continuous improvement preferred.
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies preferred.
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