Jobs · Quality Assurance · Illinois

Quality Assurance Technician

PEER Chain & Sprockets · Waukegan, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$55k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Perform, evaluate, report, and maintain quality inspection and laboratory testing results for products sourced from suppliers to ensure compliance with customer requirements and ANSI/ASME specifications. Conduct mechanical testing on products to verify physical characteristics and monitor internal production processes, supporting objectives such as quality control, process optimization, and product development.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Our employees are our greatest asset and we seek someone who shares those values.
  • Opportunity to build your own career with a focus on employee development and growth.
  • Experience a coaching approach without micromanagement; our managers care about you and your future.
  • Opportunity to make an impact – you have a voice.
  • Free to be your authentic self in a family-oriented atmosphere.
  • We embrace innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Test and document products in compliance with ANSI/ASME process requirements.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and diagnose product failures.
  • Evaluate and identify customer samples.
  • Conduct evaluations, analysis, and tests of factory and competitor products.
  • Maintain Technical Center equipment (laboratory).
  • Provide internal technical support.
  • Verify conformity of incoming products through inspection and measurement.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure the quality of internally assembled products meets customer requirements and standards.
  • Evaluate, analyze, and diagnose product failures reported via customer complaints (RMA) to identify root causes.
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to support the Production Department.
  • Adhere to and follow the facility Quality Management System (QMS) in all documentation and business actions to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Identify non-conformance products, report them digitally, and initiate quarantine procedures to prevent further use or distribution.
  • Record calibration for all laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records, results, and digital reports of inspections and any identified issues.
  • Maintain the laboratory manual including standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate and track outsource testing results as needed for product validation.

Requirements

  • Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools including micrometers and calipers.
  • Experienced with mechanical testing.
  • Capable of reading schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Capable of writing and maintaining receiving inspection and testing reports.
  • Must be physically able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible hours
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Profit sharing plan
  • STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Generous PTO policy and paid holidays

Pay

$55,000 minimum.

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