Product Design Technician​/Quality Technician

Product Design Technician / Quality Technician

Are you passionate about developing great products, solving complex problems, and ensuring top‑notch quality? Join a company where your contributions will drive innovation and customer success.

Peace Industries, Inc (dba Spotnails), an award‑winning distributor of collated fasteners, pneumatic tools, and replacement parts, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Product Design Technician / Quality Technician to join our team. The role reports directly to the Product Manager and involves collaborating with other team members, customers, and suppliers to design products, optimize processes, and ensure timely shipment of high‑quality items.

• $70,000 – $75,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• PTO
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% match
• On‑the‑job training in CAD and machining tools provided – no prior experience needed!

The ideal candidate will approach work with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and integrity; love learning; and have a customer‑oriented mindset for both product design and quality. Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills, as well as strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting systems and working with tools and machinery, are essential.

• Participate on a team working directly with customers to create efficiencies in their production processes through automation implementation
• Assist in the fabrication and design of metal prototypes
• Create, update, and organize detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings using CAD
• Help develop and launch new product lines
• Develop and maintain inspection techniques, procedures, and documentation for incoming goods
• Ensure and communicate compliance with standards and industry regulations, including building codes and environmental requirements
• Support qualification and ongoing monitoring of third‑party manufacturing partners
• Lead CAPA activities (Corrective Action & Preventive Action Plans)

• Alignment with our company values
• Experience or willingness to learn milling machines, lathes, welding equipment, etc.
• Demonstrated success in working with customers and suppliers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Available for occasional travel

Spotnails, in business for 85 years, is committed to the growth of all our team members. We equally strive to offer high‑quality products and exceptional customer service, enabling our customers in construction, packaging, and manufacturing to succeed and achieve their goals.

Candidates being interviewed and considered for employment are subject to a pre‑employment questionnaire, drug screen, background check, and driving record review.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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