Quality Engineer

ESOP OpportunityFamily owned and runAbout Our ClientWith over 1,000 employees and 70+ years in Chicago, this company is a pillar of stability, with an average employee tenure of 15+ years. Known for its strong partnerships with global brands, the company prioritizes transparency, customer focus, and employee growth, offering ample opportunities for internal advancement. With plans to expand into new sectors in the next five years, this role, reporting to the Quality Director, presents a chance to develop under experienced leadership.Job DescriptionAssist in preparation/delivery/analysis of department reports, charts, and graphs on defects and scrapAbility to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and confer with management to determine quality and reliability standards.Read blueprints and/or engineering specifications, ability to compare surface finish of work piece to finish requirementsResponsible for FAI submission process and resolution of non-conforming measurements detected during FAI process.Assists in PPAP process from planning, implementation and execution of final inspection plans.Assist with the education and instruction of plant personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and overall efficiency improvements to meet quality control standards.Assist Quality in projects such as data control, documentation, updates of procedures, resolving quality issues utilizing continuous improvement techniques.Perform non-conformance (NC) processing on regular basis utilizing database systems to record and monitor dispositionSupport Corrective Preventative Action verification and effectiveness of action itemsRespond to customers in timely manner for complaints, containment and RMA requests or any product quality related inquiresAssists in interaction with customers regarding technical characteristics, specifications and methods of manufacture.Interact with customer sourcing personnel to ensure product meets their standards and shipsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant2-4 years Quality and manufacturing experiencePPAP/APQP ExperienceIATF ExposureExcellent Computer skillsLean Manufacturing experienceSponsorship not providedWhat's on OfferCompetitive base salary between $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and skills401K match up to 6%Employee Stock Option Plan15 days PTO + 15 sick/Holiday daysBonus potential up to 7% based on performanceComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, life and vision insuranceContactMax SintonQuote job ref