Qa Engineer - Quality Systems Coordinator

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Termax is a dynamic manufacturing and engineering company specializing in metal, plastic and rubber fastening systems. Our 250,000 square foot facility in Lake Zurich, IL, provides manufacturing, engineering and in-house tooling capabilities that world-class organizations rely on to support their operations.

Develops, applies, and maintains Termax Quality management system, based ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 standards and customer requirements, as well as quality requirements and standards for the development and manufacture of fasteners in support of company goals and objectives.

• Conduct internal / suppliers (if required) quality audit in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements, as well as all customer requirements.
• Participle in customer and 3 rd parties’ audits.
• Maintain all quality records and documentation in support of Termax plants / remote locations in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 standards requirements, company’s quality manual and customer requirements.
• Maintain / review / update customer portals as well as review customer specific requirements and scorecards.
• Support engineering efforts by participating in process design development projects representing quality assurance and customers’ requirements.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, and test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports as well as customer specific requirements.
• Develop, execute, and analyze quality-reporting measures.
• Report to management on quality issues, trends, and losses.
• Review customer purchase orders and specifications, change requests and contracts and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in the quality and process plans, as deem necessary.
• Review suppliers’ purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements if required.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP’s.
• Interfering with customers and suppliers on their concerns and inquiries daily / or as needed, assure that effective corrective actions are implemented as deem necessary.
• Maintain calibration records for all test equipment within the departments if required.
• Be available on short notice for customer or supplier visit (May require overnight stay)
• Follow ISO/IATF, safety, and environmental procedures as well as department and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participation in company wide continues improvement processes.

• Stop production if quality is not to standards.

• Thorough knowledge of ISO
  9001, IATF 16949, ISO
  9001 requirements including implementation and standard operation procedures.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Understand the processes and flow in an efficient and productive manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Must be able to multi-task and establish priorities, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel, possibility overnight, often with last minute notice to customer and vendor sites.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with complex metal parts or equivalent.

• Inspection Equipment and all other tools as required.
• Computer and other general office equipment.
• PPE required in designated areas.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned are not limited to the following listed above.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Termax is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.

Competitive Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and 401K (Roth and Traditional). Tuition reimbursement to support your development.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

E-Verification:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Come join the greatest team on the planet!