(1118309) Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team in Pontiac, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will drive internal manufacturing quality for fuel systems components, with a focus on machining processes. As a key member of a cross-functional manufacturing team, this engineer uses data, structured problem solving, and quality tools to improve process capability and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Problem Solving & Corrective Action
• Lead and support investigations into quality issues, including scrap, rework, and customer complaints
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions using quality tools such as 8D, fishbone diagrams, and FMEA
• Process Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Use data and risk analysis to prioritize and direct improvement actions
• Partner with manufacturing engineers and operations to improve process capability and reduce variation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze quality data, including defect rates, process capability, and SPC charts
• Track KPIs such as First Pass Yield and internal and external PPM
• Prepare reports for management and cross-functional teams
• Training & Support
• Train operators on quality standards and inspection techniques
• Provide quality expertise to cross-functional teams
• Team Structure & Collaboration
• Quality Engineers work as peers under Quality Managers
• Assigned to a specific cost center as a member of its Small Business Team (SBT), a cross-functional team responsible for addressing issues and maintaining operations
• Daily interaction with operators, team leads, and section managers in the assigned area, plus start-of-shift touchpoints with peers and management
• Regularly scheduled meetings, along with cross-functional meetings to resolve issues as they arise
• Work Environment
• Union manufacturing environment; PPE required, including ear protection, eye protection, and safety-toe shoes
• Desk/cubicle office space with conference calls and meetings

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Data-driven decision-making ability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both professional and production staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptability to changing conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality standards
• Risk management experience
• Conflict resolution skills
• Leadership and the ability to influence others