Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our Quality Management System by maintaining quality records, customer requirements, drawings, specifications, and procedures. This position plays a key role in ensuring products meet customer and quality standards through inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

• Location: Lake Bluff
• Pay Rate: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on experience
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• 1st shift with some flexibility offered

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Inspection

• Follow the Quality Manual, customer requirements, and applicable work and inspection procedures.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections against drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials.
• Maintain assigned inspection equipment and calibration records.
• Support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate and controlled quality documentation, including:
• Quality Control reports
• Inspection records
• Certificates of Analysis
• Material and mill certifications
• Customer and internal specifications
• Work instructions and procedures
• PPAP documentation (as applicable)
• Apply customer-specific quality requirements during inspection and documentation activities.

Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret 2-D engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and other technical documents.
• Verify material traceability and compliance with quality requirements.
• Utilize measurement and inspection equipment to ensure product conformance.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of quality, inspection, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of material certifications, traceability, document control, and basic measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education or quality-related training.
• Manufacturing quality control experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience with:
• ISO 9001
• PPAP
• Corrective Actions
• Nonconforming Material Processes
• Traceability Systems
• Calibration Programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic quality documentation systems.
• Strong problem-solving, continuous improvement, teamwork, and communication skills

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, maintaining high standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring product quality while supporting a collaborative and team-oriented culture.