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Futaba North America is looking for a talented Quality Engineer who can flex in the dual role of customer new model APQP (development of Control Plans, Inspection Standards, MSA, PPAP, PFMEA) and possess the ability to perform System and Process Audits according to Futaba and IATF 16949 requirements. This position identifies and resolves quality issues to ensure zero impact to the customer. The QE role supports new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds and works 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. The Quality Engineer is a headquarters role located in Bloomingdale, IL.
The salary range is $80,000 – $90,000 per year depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits plan that includes 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision plan, company paid basic life insurance, company paid short term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days paid holidays, and more.
Some major responsibilities are following below. For full details about the position, click HERE.

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team: internal, supplier, and customer to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.
• Identify root cause and implement permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Conduct cost-analysis to determine advantages of system improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Develop, facilitate, and review risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities in consultation with the operations team.
• Report and monitor on quality-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data. Make recommendations.
• Provide onsite support to customers/suppliers as needed.
• Lead quality audits.
• Lead and support group of team members and engineers.
• Support regular inspections meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality.
• Use Lean Six Sigma methodology to support Lean initiatives, improve processes, and reduce defects.
• Periodically review and modify the company quality management system documents.
• Develop, implement, and encourage a strong safety culture in the organization through safe job observation and top management inspections.
• Maintain communications with manager and quality team on progress, issues, delays, and other pertinent information.