Location & Compensation
We are located in Downers Grove, Illinois, just a short train ride west of Chicago. The pay range for this exempt Quality Engineer position is $84k–$108.5k
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in one of three differing BCBS of IL medical plans
- Dental (SunLife)
- Vision (EyeMed)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment)
- Paid vacation
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer (QE) is a representative of the Quality Department at Chemring Energetic Devices (CED). The QE supports the Quality Assurance Manager with all aspects related to customer requirements, product examination, and preparation of detailed acceptance data packages. The QE is responsible for performing and preparing documentation for all internal and external audits, executing internal Quality Management System audits, and facilitating problem solving, corrective actions, continual improvement, and serving as the customer point of contact for quality-related topics.
Essential Functions
Coordinate and facilitate customer required test witnessing and examination of product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance with contractual requirements.Prepare acceptance data packages.Review customer contracts, engineering, and manufacturing specifications.Assist in ensuring compliance to customer or industry requirements needed for product design, assembly, or other special projects as needed.Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and other industry standards.In-depth understanding of customers and their expectations with regards to inspection and documentation requirements.Internal efforts to support manufacturing and process improvements, including leading corrective action plans and verifying effectiveness.Provide guidance to other positions within the Quality Organization and CED Organization to assist and support development and problem solving.Responsible to ensure compliance with CED's QMS.Responsible to follow and comply with internal procedures, guidelines, and policies.Initiate and follow through non-conformance reports with the support of supervisor or manager through closure.Support the corrective actions process as required.When delegated, support all activities related to customers (i.e., DCMA, LM, NGC, etc.).Coordinate, witness and facilitate customer required test witnessing and examination of product functions.Perform internal audits, prepare audit reports, and follow up findings to closure.Responsible to complete any other designated and / or delegated activities and responsibilities, directly or indirectly.Additional Functions
Support all other company-wide quality initiatives and represent CED in cross-functional improvement projects as assigned.
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