Quality Engineer

Job Summary

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving product and process excellence across our manufacturing branches. You'll lead internal and external quality initiatives, facilitate root cause analysis, implement inspection protocols, and be a champion for continuous improvement in a metals manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Quality Engineer (QE)
📍 Location: Bolingbrook, IL | 💼 Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $80K + $15K annually bonus incentive
🎯 Annual Bonus Incentive Eligible
 

At thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tkMNA) – tkMaterials and Manufacturing Services (tkMMS), we’re not just in the business of materials; we’re in the business of building lasting partnerships. We’re a growing, stable organization operating across diverse industries—providing our teams with opportunity, purpose, and a culture of respect and continuous improvement. We’re currently seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) who is passionate about quality, innovation, and impactful collaboration.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• 🏢 Stability & Growth: A global leader backed by the strength of thyssenkrupp, yet nimble enough to empower individual contributions.

• 🌱 Culture-Driven: We celebrate inclusion, value teamwork, and encourage professional development.

• 💬 Strong Communication: We're transparent, engaged, and collaborative at every level.

• 🎉 Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, and more.

Role Summary

🔍 Core Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with customer quality metrics and expectations

• Investigate internal/external quality issues using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D

• Partner with operations on quality planning for new equipment and process changes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce defect rates.

• Lead or support internal and external audits

• Train and guide production teams on quality tools and systems

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and validate incoming materials

• Manage non-conforming inventory and coordinate timely disposition

• Maintain quality documentation and performance data, including charts, graphs, and trend analysis

• Ensure branches meet corrective action and customer satisfaction goals

• Support a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership at all levels

📋 Minimum Requirements

• Proficient in Quality Science principles and tools

• Familiar with ISO 9001, ASTM standards, IATF 16949

• Experience conducting Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) and Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, data analysis tools); capable of interpreting technical drawings

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing (preferably metals)

• AS9100 internal auditor certification or eligibility

• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification or training

• Experience with ERP and Quality Management Systems (SAP preferred)

Job Compensation

$80K+ Bonus Incentive PIC $15k

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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