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Quality Control Engineer

ThyssenKrupp North America
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Danville
Jun 12, 2025
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thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world's automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.


Your responsibilities

Summary

The Quality Control Engineer is a technical position within our Quality department. Providing support for the quality lab in the operation, advanced programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of quality lab inspection equipment and repair/calibration of inline measuring and gauging equipment by performing the following duties. If working in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero defect high quality product excites you, please contact us. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

Key Deliverables:

The Quality Control Engineer serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role are measured by competency levels of the Quality Control Engineer, decreased unplanned gauge down time, completing tasks on time and the success of IATF 16949 audit findings. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

  • Accurately diagnose quality lab measuring and inspection equipment problems, inline production measuring and gauging equipment problems, suggest appropriate solutions, implement corrective actions and confirm continued effectiveness of repair.
  • Equipment responsibilities for all inline gauges include, but are not limited to SPC, Marposs, Heidenhain, Nokra, Kistler, Adcole, HBM, Rohmann, and IBG. Must be comfortable working with mechanical as well as electrical systems.
  • Performs gauge R&R, capability and correlation studies, and all MSA requirements are met according to quality requirements.
  • Understands and applies control plans and product requirement specifications.
  • Supports Quality Control team in preparation and completion of activities such as:
  • Incoming inspection
  • ES testing
  • Gauge PMs
  • Gauge calibrations
  • Cleanliness testing
  • Lobe Center daily inspections
  • PPAP activities
  • Customer / Supplier / Internal Investigations
  • Writes advanced inspection programs for quality lab measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Writes and adheres to work instructions and procedures for gauge practices.
  • Supporting Gaging Engineer and Quality Control Supervisor in cross functional training of Quality Control Team Members.
  • Work hours may vary according to demand or assignment, including off-shift rotations.
  • Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, to identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
    • Supervisory personnel have been delegated the responsibility and authority to add additional inspection steps necessary to ensure product quality when processes become noncompliant.
  • Notify and recommend changes or additions to spare parts lists.

Your profile

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Education: A bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5 years equivalent technical experience and experience with measuring, inline gauging and test equipment is required. Programming experience of CMM's, Adcole's, etc. is preferred.
  • Language: Ability to read and interpret drawings. Knowledge of quality tools and activities. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet software; Preferred knowledge and experience with CIMplify and SAP; QS Stat, Use of GAGETrak, MINITAB and Q-DAS. Equipment includes, but is not limited to Siemens PLC's and automated production environments, Marposs and Nokra Laser Gauges.
  • Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international
  • Other: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Proficiency in using measuring and test equipment preferred but not required. IATF Certification, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, and Control Plan knowledge are preferred, but not required.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Your benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supplier Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
  • 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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