Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturer | Gurnee, IL

Michael Page International

Springfield, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automotive Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, ISO 9001, Injection Molding, Internal Audit, MPI, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Planning, Materials Testing, Molding Processes, Performance Metrics, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Springfield, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
My client is looking for a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, resolve customer issues, and drive continuous improvement in a high‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment. This role works closely with operations and engineering to mitigate risk, enhance process capability, and deliver strong customer satisfaction. Client Details My client manufactures floor mats for cars and trucks using injection molding processes and operates as a global organization with multiple facilities in Illinois and one in Europe. They invest heavily in what matters-offering a state‑of‑the‑art facility with modern amenities-while maintaining a relaxed, down‑to‑earth culture where even the CEO keeps things casual in jeans and a sweatshirt. DescriptionMaintain consistent compliance with IATF 16949Lead cross-functional teams to create and update Process Control Plans/Manufacturing Process Plans, FMEAs, and Process MastersInitiate and coordinate follow-up activity on Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAR/PAR)Coordinate activity related to Claims and Non-Conforming Product including processing the required internal and external documentationReview Material Test Reports for compliance to order specifications and submit to customersLog quality related data such as nonconformances and first pass quality into QA databasesGenerate quality reports and update monthly key performance indicators (KPI) dataPrepare First Article/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission packagesPerform Internal Quality Audits in conformance with IATF 16949Coordinate supplier quality activity including supplier quality audits and surveysProfileBackground in the automotive industryExposure to IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 QMSInjection molding experiencePPAP experienceAuditing experienceExperience handling customer complaintsBilingual in Spanish is a plusSponsorship NOT providedJob OfferSalary upwards of $110,000Bonus eligibilityESOP profit-sharing program2-3 weeks PTO401(k) matchingMedical, dental, visionMPI 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.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/