QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE / PRECISION METALS, ROCKFORD, IL, USA – #5813

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THE OPPORTUNITY

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE / PRECISION METALS for our client, a leading organization operating within the metal injection molding (MIM) and precision powder metal manufacturing industry.

This is a key role reporting directly to the Director of Quality, responsible for ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards within a high-volume, tight-tolerance manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in customer quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement, supporting complex metal component production for automotive and industrial applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Quality Control Engineer serves as a core technical quality resource, supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations while ensuring product quality, process stability, and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong expertise in engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection processes, along with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO-based quality systems
  • Maintain and support quality standards, procedures, and documentation
  • Monitor quality metrics and drive corrective actions

Customer Quality & Issue Resolution

  • Lead or support customer complaint investigations
  • Perform root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) and implement corrective actions
  • Act as a key point of contact for customer quality concerns

Manufacturing & Inspection Support

  • Interpret and validate engineering drawings and GD&T requirements (must-have)
  • Support inspection processes including use of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
  • Ensure product conformance within tight tolerances and complex geometries
  • Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues on the floor

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive process improvements to reduce defects and improve capability
  • Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to support decision-making
  • Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams
  • Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development
  • Contribute to new product launches and process optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
    (Equivalent experience will be considered for strong candidates)
  • Experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Background in metal injection molding (MIM), powder metals, precision machining, or similar metal component manufacturing strongly preferred

Technical Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:

  • IATF 16949 or ISO-based quality systems
  • GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation (must-have)
  • CMM inspection processes – preferred
  • PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA
  • 8D & 5-Why methodologies
  • Statistical analysis tools / software

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working directly with automotive customers
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, tight-tolerance manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
    (No OPT or visa transfer available due to defense-related product work)
  • Preference for candidates located in or with ties to WI / IL / MN region

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

  • 10% annual bonus
  • Join a growing organization investing in advanced manufacturing and equipment
  • Work within a highly technical, precision-driven environment
  • High visibility role with direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Immediate opening

APPLY TODAY

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.