Quality Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 02-25-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-26-2026Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryJob DescriptionSummary:The "Quality Engineer" will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL In this role, you will be maintaining quality engineering programs, standards and improvements within the organization.Responsibilities:* Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.* Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.* Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost.* Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.* Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.* Holds up Product Engineers and Quality Program Managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues.* Assures data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidates and reports quality results.* Initiates corrective action requests as needed and tracks to satisfactory completion.* Assists with development and implementation of quality audits.* In charge of developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.* Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment.* Explores reports and returned products and recommends corrective action.* Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and research of equipment and facilities.* Approves product, process and equipment qualifications.* Provides liaison to various regulatory bodies.Qualifications:* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.* Typically requires 4 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.* Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.* Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.* Use of the following tools may be required:* Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics. May require various PCB operations.* Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer.* Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.* Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools. Office skills: telephones, data entry, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation package.* Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex's functional standards.* Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Typically requires some knowledge of computerized electronic test equipment and programming.* Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills. Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.* Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others.What you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementPay Range (Applicable to Illinois)$74,500.00 USD - $102,500.00 USD AnnualJob CategoryQualityIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. 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