Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
Base pay range
$45.00/hr - $55.00/hr
Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a W2 contract position with an automotive manufacturing client onsite in Buffalo Grove, IL
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Rate Range: $45.00/hour to $55.00/hour; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Responsibilities- Log and track customer complaints, lead cross‑functional containment and root cause activities, and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Communicate quality status and performance trends to customers and internal teams.
- Coordinate customer visits and prepare reports on systemic issues and scorecard metrics; lead action plans to close gaps.
- Process & Production Oversight:
Approve reworks and support manufacturing in processing NCMRs to improve processes. - Conduct process audits to ensure compliance.
- Track and analyze Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and submit improvement ideas to reduce waste.
- Lead structured problem‑solving (8D); implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Support ISO 9001 audits to ensure QMS compliance and readiness for ISO 9001.
- Communicate issues with supplier ensuring the SQE is in the loop. Collaborate with the SQE.
- Track APQP/PPAP status for new product launches and ensure robust process validation.
- Ensure all assigned deliverables within the New Product Development (NPD) process are completed accurately, meet quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.
- Evaluate Field Modification Instructions (FMI) prepared by engineering and review/approve provided instructions for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage quality alerts and concessions/deviations; approve internal deviations per company standards.
- Manage internal/external finished goods PPAP/FAI documentation.
- Utilize ERP/MES systems and digital QMS platforms for data management and traceability; support cross‑functional data needs.
- Monitor KPIs and customer scorecards; analyze trends and present quality metrics to leadership.
- Review personal key performance indicators (KPIs/Priority Deployment) and present quality metrics to leadership to support performance reviews.
- Ensure quality inventory is accurate; coordinate activities to ensure quality inventory is accurate (MRB, RMA). Support physical inventory and cycle count activities; assist with inventory identification, audits, performing counts of owned inventory (RMA, MRB incoming) and participate in physical inventory activities to ensure accuracy as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, quality or related field.
- 5+ years of work experience in the quality field.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital QMS platforms.
- Solid understanding of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, CAPA; basic DOE and MSA.
- Proficient in Excel for data analysis.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and transit‑specific standards.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams.
- Domestic travel required.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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