Job Description

Job Location Smalley LZ - Lake Zurich, IL 600476004 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $92,500.00 - $110,000.00 Salary Job Shift Office Job Category QA - Quality Control

About us

Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products – known for our Spirolox® retaining rings and Crest-to- Crest® wave springs. Our success is propelled by our inventive spirit, devoted team members, extensive engineering proficiency, and technical ability, cultivated by over 100 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, robotics and industrial machinery – supporting over 70% of the Fortune 500 global manufacturers. We are proud of our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products, relentless pursuit of improvement, and unwavering dedication to providing excellent service to our valued customers.

Why Smalley?

At Smalley, we take pride in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration and diversity. We believe in our associates' unique perspectives that they bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are committed to nurturing an enjoyable work atmosphere demonstrated through activities such as Spirit Days, Cancer Awareness events, Health and Wellness activities, and fun sports opportunities to play in basketball, bags, and ping pong tournaments!

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package as well as: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and more!
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Ongoing learning and training and development opportunities
• Company and department led team-building activities and events

We have an opening for a Senior Quality Engineer in our Quality Engineering Department! This individual will serve as a key resource on all quality requirements, processes, procedures, issues, investigations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Management with leading key continuous improvement quality type projects
• Ability to apply statistical methods to collect data, analyze, interpret, and summarize the information in order to increase production efficiency
• Works directly with external and internal customers to address and resolve questions, concerns, requirements, complaints, and rejects
• Collaborates with multiple departments on quality issues, addresses them with urgency, and drives corrective actions to implementation and verification
• Supports the inspection department, internal investigations and dispositioning of material
• Conducts internal audits, customer audits, customer visits, and supplier audits as necessary
• Other duties as needed and assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical or industrial engineering required
• Minimum 5 - 8 years+ of work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Automotive, aerospace, medical production experience in quality preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS 9100, and other Quality standards and procedures
• Experience with PPAPs, FMEAs, QMS, EMS, Continuous Improvement, and Audits required
• Ability to use statistical tools and methods to analyze data, make determinations, and provide direction to management
• Used tools like correlation, regression, gage R&R, process capability, statistical process control, analysis of variance
• Experience with statistical process control to improve manufacturing capability
• Strong corrective action background with problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
• Experience facilitating team in use of structured problem-solving tools such as fishbone, 5-Why, and similar
• Ability to project manage multiple key quality type projects with deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Automotive, aerospace, medical production experience in quality preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis

Preferred:

• Automotive, aerospace, medical production experience in quality
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS 9100, and other Quality standards and procedures
• Experience with APQP, PPAP’s, FMEA’s, and Control Plans
• Conducted Internal QMS Audits

Apply today and discover the opportunities that awa it you!

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $92,500 to $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. This role is bonus/and or incentive eligible.

EEO/Affirmative Action Smalley is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected class as recognized by applicable law.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid time off and 401(k).

Should you need further assistance to apply to any of our job postings or have any general questions, please contact us at 847-719-5900.