Quality Engineer

Dynacast, the world leader in precision die castings, is looking for an experienced candidate to fill our Quality Engineer position at our Elgin, IL location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Two medical plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K matching program: the company matches 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions and 75% of the next 2% of employee contributions; no vesting period - 100% vested from day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA): the company will contribute $1,000 for employee only coverage and $2,000 for family coverage, annually
• Free Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at an amount that is 2x Annual Salary
• Wellness Program
• Competitive Vacation Accrual schedule and 10 paid Holliday's

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction while ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for efficiently resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.

PAY: $60,000-$80,000 yr., based on experience

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all quality-related issues for internal, customer, and supplier.
  1. Interface contact to customers and suppliers as assigned.
  2. Interface internally with all functions as necessary to resolve quality issues and/or drive improvement events.
  3. Travel as needed to customer and/or supplier as assigned.
• Work with internal and external interested parties to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Problem Solving
  1. Understanding of problem-solving tool methods such as: brainstorming, 8D methodology, CAPA, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Charts
  2. Baseline understanding of quality statistics.
  3. Identify, investigate, and analyze root cause(s) for product/process quality issues and/or improvement events.
  4. Identify, evaluate, and verify corrective/preventive action(s) for product/process quality issues, and/or improvement events.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Create, implement, and document quality acceptance requirements according to site procedures.
• Ensure Control Plans, FMEAs and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
• Evaluates non-conforming product and disposition.
• Participate in multi-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.

If this sounds like you, we should talk. We help forward-thinking companies the world over create more innovative, higher performing products. Of course, we can only do this because we combine pioneering technology with the best people on the planet. People dedicated to getting the job done, no matter what. Build your future with Dynacast - let's get to work.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competencies required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge and understanding of Core Tools: MSA, SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, APQA, and PPAP. Understanding of a quality related software system. Must be well-organized and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) a plus.