Quality Engineer- Aerospace

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned staffing agency proud to work with a manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with Aerospace & Defense specifications and company requirements.

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-time

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off

• Provide engineering support to optimize workflows and troubleshoot problems.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to meet company goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures to support and maintain AS9100 and Nadcap compliance.
• Participate in process improvement activities within a team-based environment.
• Develop and maintain process metrics.
• Perform internal audits.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and the development of corrective actions administering training as necessary.
• Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Participate in ongoing training, periodic testing, and performance evaluations.

• Engineering / technical degree or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, Lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools. ASQ certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience within a production or manufacturing environment. Special Processing experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of Quality Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable of the requirements affiliated with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Familiarity with conducting Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and providing technical assistance in problem resolution.
• Practical experience using a variety of software solutions consisting of but not limited to ERPs, MRPs, CRMs, Microsoft Office, and engineering drafting/modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Individual must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
• Proven experience in quantitative data analysis, measurement systems, and reporting methodologies required.
• Must have technical report and procedure writing skills.
• Engineering drawing and specification interpretation skills required.
• Advanced computer literacy required.