Quality Engineer
Short Description:
This is a hands-on position responsible for all aspects of Internal and External quality. The Quality Engineer will inspect parts using standard metrology tools (calipers, micrometer, pin gage, force gage, etc.). The Quality Engineer should be able to make product acceptance decisions, considering critical, major, and minor characteristics.
- Provide quality expertise to suppliers, designers, project managers, purchasing and manufacturing personnel
- Execute Quality function deployment
- Conduct design verification and validation through product testing
- Develop inspection and test methods for various stages of production
- Establish objective acceptance criteria for inspection
- Ensure products meet customer expectations by conducting first article inspections and monitoring production runs of complex products
- Occasional travel to domestic and international suppliers
Degree in science or engineering field
Requirements:
- A degree in science or engineering field
- 3-5 years of experience working in a corporate quality environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Thorough understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, Process capability studies, Control plans, and statistical inspection plans
- Experience in problem-solving and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Experience in Metal fabrication and injection molding is a definite plus
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer a definite plus
RTC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, 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, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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 should you consider a career at RTC?
Benefits
- 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!
- Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
- Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
- Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
- Commuter Transit benefit
- Critical illness benefit
- Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
- 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
- 16 PTO Days (full year)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
Perks
- Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events.
Wellness
- PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
- Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
- Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
- Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at Rolling Meadows location.
- Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.
Career Development & Training
We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience, and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.