Quality Engineer
Socomec Group · Crystal Lake, IL · 1 wk ago
Quality Assurance$80k–$85k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Socomec North America is responsible for ensuring product quality through development and maintenance of quality standards, compliance with ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates with production, engineering, and supply chain to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and improve overall product reliability and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with production teams to maintain quality standards and ensure compliance
- Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
- Lead and support Corrective Action Plan (CAPA) processes, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Develop product specifications, sampling plans, and quality procedures
- Support internal and external ISO 9001 audits
- Maintain documentation and support Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
- Aid in Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
- Support change management and engineering changes
- Ensure products are manufactured to design specifications
- Support supplier and equipment evaluations from a quality perspective
- Help reduce manufacturing errors and improve consistency
- Promote a safety-first culture and support risk prevention
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
- 2–5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ISO 9001 (required)
- Experience with CAPA, nonconformances, complaints, or SCARs
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
- ISO 14001 experience
- Ledger / Six Sigma certification
- Experience in electrical, power, or similar manufacturing environments
- Supplier quality or manufacturability experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to travel internationally (passport required)
Qualifications
Compensation Range: $80,000-$85,000