Brad Foote Gear Works is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer to join our team in Cicero, IL. This is a great opportunity to provide direct impact to the organization by developing and maintaining our QMS system, ensuring quality processes are adhered to, along with customer facing opportunities from a quality perspective. Come join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for assisting the daily activities in final inspection and ensuring the established quality control procedures are followed
• Lead problem-solving teams, determine root cause(s) for defects; Interface w/ manufacturing & technicians to implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues
• Perform internal & external audits and provide support for customer audits
• Assist in developing & maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) procedures & work instructions in compliance with ISO 9001 & AS9100
• Review all inspection records for compliance & be the responsible authority for the release of customer products after final inspection
• Interface with all levels of employees regarding quality requirements and issues
• Deal with designated customer contacts regarding quality issues and ensure a high level of customer service
• Participate in and lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Maintain the Gage Calibration system for the company
• Analyze quality data to evaluate the effectiveness of current processes or proposed changes;
• Complete first article, PPAP and PSW documentation and submit for customer approval.
• All other duties as assigned by reporting manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or manufacturing preferred) or equivalent direct work experience
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience required; a suitable combination of education and experience will also be considered

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Strong hands-on and logical problem solving skills
• Work independently with the ability to adjust work priorities as required by business conditions with little or no direction
• Gear Manufacturing and/or Gear Measurement Experience highly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blue prints and a basic understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information.