Quality Engineer (Engineering)

Job Posting Start Date 03-10-2025 Job Posting End Date 05-12-2025

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Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL, reporting to Quality Engineer Manager. The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing quality engineering support within new product introduction and sustaining manufacturing.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead process risk management (e.g., PFMEA) throughout its lifecycle
• Lead the evaluation and resolution of product and process nonconformances, product related CAPA and customer complaint investigations
• Lead creation and update of product inspection plans
• Lead decision making through application of statistical methods
• Support update of process and equipment work instructions and procedures
• Lead/Support identification and execution of process improvement efforts by identifying methods of capturing quality metrics' data and performing appropriate analysis, to enhance manufacturing process
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues
• Lead process control and monitoring of CTQ parameters and specifications, to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects
• Lead and implement various process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing)
• Participate in or lead teams in supporting quality decisions and best practices (e.g., represent the Quality function as a Core/Customer Team Member)
• Be the CFT lead for risk management.
• Provide leadership necessary to execute assigned activities as an individual contributor and facilitator.
• Align with cross-functional business partners to determine appropriate support to complete quality related activities and process improvements for sustaining manufacturing or new product introduction.
• Manage assigned activities (themselves and team members) to ensure timely completion.
• Support critical issues and investigations as needed.

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The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 4 years' experience working within the Medical Device industry, with overall working experience of minimum 4 years in Quality
• Previous manufacturing experience  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with application of 21CFR820, ISO13485 and ISO14971

• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification ( prefer)

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$72,400.00 USD - $99,500.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Quality

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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