Quality Engineering & Assurance

Quality Engineer
The Quality Engineer will boost quality assurance throughout RTC's manufacturing lifecycle. This role is accountable for supporting the development and implementation of robust quality standards and processes. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections, diagnosing root causes of non-conformance, and collaborating with diverse teams to execute corrective and preventive actions. The Quality Engineer is instrumental in driving continuous improvement to ensure exceptional product quality.
Quality Control (QC) & Design Excellence
Strategic Quality Development: Support the development and implementation of robust QC methodologies, comprehensive test plans, and rigorous Design Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies to ensure unwavering adherence to quality standards and guidelines.
Product & Process Validation: Execute thorough inspections and testing of products and manufacturing processes, meticulously identifying defects and verifying conformance to specifications, including First Article Inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis & Prevention: Promote in-depth root cause analysis investigations for nonconforming products and processes, meticulously identifying occurrence and escapement causes, and developing comprehensive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
Create, maintain and control essential quality documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), associated records, quality metrics, and comprehensive reports.
Risk Management: Develop, control, and maintain critical risk-related documentation, including Turtle Diagrams, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other relevant risk assessment tools.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across production, engineering, and support functions to embed and uphold quality standards throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Undertake occasional domestic and international travel to supplier locations.
Dedicate at least one day per week at the manufacturing plants.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred; 3-5 years of experience working in a quality role within a manufacturing or similar environment is encouraged.

• Understanding of engineering principles, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications along with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Preference to experience applying statistical process control (SPC) methods and performing root cause analysis (RCA).
• Experience with advanced quality planning (APQP) and production part approval process (PPAP) is highly desirable.
• Experience in Metal fabrication and injection molding is a definite plus.
• Brands and retailers require more strategic thinking on the shopper experience, higher levels of innovation, a more effective process for managing customer-specific requirements, access to a broader array of manufactured solutions, and the capability to orchestrate a broader and more complex supply chain.

Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)

• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)

Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Career Development & Training
We offer mentors with deep industry experience, and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.
The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $71,555-$110,193, with eligibility for an annual bonus. Bonuses are paid based on RTC's financial results. Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law. RTC is in compliance with Child Labor Laws.