Quality Engineer
Job Summary:
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.
Principle Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Documentation & Reporting: 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.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.
- Undertake occasional domestic and international travel to supplier locations.
- Dedicate at least one day per week at the manufacturing plants.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field preferred; can be replaced with an ASQ Certification or at least 3 years of direct QE experience.
- 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).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration abilities and strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Must have exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- 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.
- Must be 18 years or older
About RTC
RTC focuses on continual improvement, evolving our capabilities, and reinvesting in our business to deliver higher-performing solutions for our clients. 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.
Why consider a career at RTC?
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with a minimum of two in-office days per week after onboarding
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (2 PPO and 1 HMO options)
- Dental insurance (2 PPO plan options)
- Access to Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
- Commuter transit benefit
- 401(k) with company match and Roth option available
- Company-paid life insurance (3x salary, with option to purchase additional coverage)
- Company-paid short-term disability (optional long-term disability available)
- 16 PTO days annually
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
Perks
- Early Fridays year-round with a 2:30 PM finish
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and company-sponsored volunteer opportunities
Wellness & Support
- PTO encouraged for both vacations and mental health breaks
- Employee Assistance Program offering legal, financial, and counseling resources
- Fitness center discounts for employees enrolled in Blue Cross plans
- 100% coverage for preventive care, including annual check-ups and screenings
- Lactation rooms available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location
- Annual on-site flu clinics in Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for employees and covered dependents (or covered through insurance if completed off-site)
Career Development & Training
We support your professional growth with mentorship from experienced leaders, guidance in setting and achieving career goals, and ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $70,143-108,043, with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role. Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results. Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date. Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion.
RTC is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.