Quality Engineer

Genesis10 is seeking a Quality Engineer. This is a 3-month contract position with a client located in Buffalo Grove, IL.
This role pays $45.00-55.00/HR W2 based on experience.
Job Description:
The Quality Engineer Level II ensures product and process compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. This role works independently on routine tasks, supports audits, and contributes to cross-functional initiatives. The position requires solid technical knowledge of quality tools, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication with internal teams and customers.
Quality Engineers are fully accountable for performing their duties and responsibilities. Ownership includes taking initiative, making informed decisions within their scope, and proactively addressing challenges and taking action to resolve issues in a timely, effective manner.
Responsibilities:

• Log and track customer complaints, lead cross-functional containment and root cause activities, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Communicate quality status and performance trends to customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate customer visits and prepare reports on systemic issues and scorecard metrics; lead action plans to close gaps.
  Process & Production Oversight
• Approve reworks and support manufacturing in processing NCMRs to improve processes.
• Perform Gemba walks; monitor MRB tables; approve reworks
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance.
• Track and analyze Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and submit improvement ideas to reduce waste.
• Lead structured problem-solving (8D); implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC initiatives; participate in Kaizen events.
• Support ISO 9001 audits to ensure QMS compliance and readiness for ISO 9001.
• Communicate issues with supplier ensuring the SQE is in the loop. Collaborating with the SQE.
• Track APQP/PPAP status for new product launches and ensure robust process validation.
• Ensure all assigned deliverables within the New Product Development (NPD) process are completed accurately, meet quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.
• Evaluate Field Modification Instructions (FMI) prepared by engineering and review/approve provided instructions for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage quality alerts and concessions/deviations; approve internal deviations per company standards.
• Manage internal/external finished goods PPAP/FAI documentation.
• Utilize ERP/MES systems and digital QMS platforms for data management and traceability; support cross-functional data needs.
• Monitor KPIs and customer scorecards; analyze trends and present quality metrics to leadership.
• Review personal key performance indicators (KPIs/Priority Deployment) and present quality metrics to leadership to support performance reviews.
• Ensure quality inventory is accurate. Coordinate activities to ensure quality inventory is accurate (MRB,RMA).
• Support physical inventory and cycle count activities. Assist with inventory identification, audits, performing counts of owned inventory (RMA, MRB incoming) and participate in physical inventory activities to ensure accuracy as needed.
• Support inventory control through cycle counts and physical inventory activities. Identify and verify owned inventory (including RMA and MRB incoming) and support other requests as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Quality or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in the Quality Field
• Customer Facing
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital QMS platforms.
• Solid understanding of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, CAPA; basic DOE and MSA.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis; familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and transit-specific standards.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams.
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Uses data-driven insights to solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong partnerships across quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Accountability & Drive: Demonstrates urgency and accountability in delivering measurable improvements.
• Customer Focus:
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Task Management & Execution: Prioritizes effectively and ensures timely completion of commitments.

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client .

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.