Engineer II - Quality Engineer

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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