Quality Engineer - Aerospace Machining

TekPro, an engineering and technical search firm based in Oak Brook, IL, is partnering with a well-established precision manufacturing company in Downers Grove to hire an experienced Quality Engineer.

This position will have a strong focus on CMM programming, metrology, process control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with manufacturing and engineering teams in a CNC machining or precision metal manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CMM programming, troubleshooting, dimensional inspection, and measurement system improvements.

• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, process variation, and potential manufacturing issues.

• Develop and maintain Control Plans, inspection procedures, PFMEAs, and process-control documentation.

• Utilize SPC, process capability studies, and statistical quality tools to improve manufacturing performance.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

• Lead investigations into internal and customer nonconformances, including NCR/NCM, MRB, containment, and disposition.

• Conduct root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methods.

• Develop, implement, and verify corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, rework, defects, and customer escapes.

• Support compliance with AS9100D, AS13100, customer specifications, and established Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong background in aerospace, CNC machining, precision metal manufacturing, or other high-tolerance manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience with CMM programming, dimensional inspection, and metrology.

• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and dimensional tolerances.

• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process improvements.

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly with production and engineering teams.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Quality Control Software (PC-DMIS)