Quality Manufacturing Engineer

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

For more than 100 years, Atlas has been a leader in materials durability testing, offering a complete line of weathering testing instrumentation, laboratory, and outdoor testing services. Atlas products are designed and manufactured to conform to international and industry standard test methods, including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS and numerous others. Markets include automotive, paint and coatings, plastics and additives, textiles, pharmaceutical and consumer products, architecture, aerospace, photovoltaics, and packaging..

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.

Headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL, Atlas employs over 250 colleagues around the world and operates major facilities in the US and Germany. Acquired by AMETEK in 2010, Atlas Material Testing is a business unit within AMETEK's Measurement, Communication and Testing Division, which provides the design, integration and installation of critical communication systems, workflow, life-safety solutions and calibration instruments for temperature, pressure and process control.

Website: https://www.atlas-mts.com/

Job description: Position Summary:

Identifies and implements quality improvement and cost reduction projects on Mechanical and Electromechanical products and systems; directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, and service of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems. This role is primarily tasked with optimizing current production level products for manufacturing feasibility, quality improvements and cost reductions.



Key Reponsonsiblities:

Production setup and assembly process:

Work instructions and assembly documentation - all products (translation of existing materials, additional details and pictures / drawings, including sign-off by production for completeness)
Ensure knowledge transfer of production processes, clarification and resolution of open items (design engineering support will be required, and engineering retains high level test procedures and diagnostic support)
Support BOM configurations - controlled by engineering as master of the BOM content, however the production setup and coordination can be supported by this role
Workstation setup and warehouse planning for all parts
Identify and procure production tools, equipment, and other items
Production qualification - prove out of capabilities and sign-off for full rate serial production

New Product Introduction:

Active participation in design and technical reviews and product meetings
Ensure instrument Design for Assembly and component Design for Manufacturing reviews are conducted and concepts implemented as necessary
Coordination of Process FMEAs
Scheduling and execution of prototype builds
Identify and coordinate design changes as needed for production readiness
Production sign-off of product design "ready for production"
Workstation setup and warehouse planning for all parts
Identify and procure production tools, equipment, and other items
Estimation and calculation of production costs

Quality:

Recording and tracking quality metrics
Addressing all production and supplier quality issues including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Coordination with Engineering and Purchasing of PPAP qualifications for new as well as transferred products
Provide ISO audit support including updating ISO procedures as necessary
Quality system support (ISO9001, ISO 17025)
Lead Kaizen improvement project

General:

Actively support LEAN culture, production setup, and efficient processes
Champion change to modernize operations and eliminate paper processes
Conduit between engineering, production, and quality teams



Requirements for Consideration:

Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Minimum Years of Work Experience: 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or related certifications is preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality improvement tools.
Knowledge/Skills: AutoCAD experience, sheet metal experience, electrical troubleshooting, knowledge of DIN standards preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, QLIK and Outlook
Strong knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes.
Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in quality management software and tools.

Keywords: AMETEK, Inc., Mount Prospect , Quality Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Mount Prospect, Illinois