Materials engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

About Our Client

This company has been a key player in the building products industry for over 110 years. Originally established as a roofing manufacturer, it has expanded its product offerings to include a wide range of exterior and interior products such as roofing, siding, decking, insulation, and drywall.With over 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, the company continues to innovate and contribute to the development of sustainable building materials.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the following :

• Participate in and potentially lead investigations into complaints and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Conduct supplier audits and oversee supplier quality.
• Carry out internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Assist with facility expansions, software validations, equipment qualifications, and process validations for both existing and new processes.
• Engage in and coordinate third-party audits, providing training as needed.
• Implement, maintain, and control systems and practices to monitor, evaluate, and ensure the quality of materials and products at all stages of production.
• Drive continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Ensure plant compliance with regulatory and ISO standards, customer specifications, and corporate quality policies.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful quality engineer will have the following :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience : 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, with roles in Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Testing / Inspection, Project Management, and Quality Control / Assurance.
• Proficient in Statistical Analysis software, Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAD, Six Sigma tools, and Root Cause Analysis tools.
• ISO 9001 experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, effective communication, customer-focused mindset, and time management.
• Some travel (up to 20%) required, with occasional work beyond the standard 8-hour workday to meet business needs.

What's on Offer

• Up to 90k depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company HEAVILY promotes from within

Contact

Connor Whitman

Quote job ref

JN-012025-6644718