Quality Engineer

Join the Team at Chicago Tube & Iron!

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is looking for a motivated and hands-on Quality Engineer to help strengthen our quality systems, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement across our organization. This position is 100% on-site.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys both the technical and collaborative sides of engineering. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers while playing a key role in maintaining quality excellence across multiple locations.

Lead Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support ISO 9001:2015 compliance across all CTI locations, ensuring consistency and effectiveness of quality systems.

• Partner with branch Quality Administrators to resolve quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement lasting corrective actions.

• Conduct internal audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive initiatives to reduce defects and improve processes.

• Support engineering, manufacturing, and distribution teams with quality-related challenges and process improvements.

Own Quality for New Product Launches

• Lead quality activities throughout new product launches using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Develop essential quality documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, and Inspection Plans.

• Prepare and submit customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages, including Level 3 submissions.

• Coordinate with engineering, operations, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches and customer approvals.

• Track launch milestones, PPAP approvals, and quality-related risks.

Put Your Technical Expertise to Work

• Develop, program, and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection routines using customer drawings and 3D models.

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure accurate measurements and inspections.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), dimensional layouts, and measurement analysis.

• Develop inspection strategies, validate fixtures, and generate detailed dimensional reports.

• Maintain CMM calibration and preventive maintenance schedules.

Collaborate with Customers & Suppliers

• Serve as a key contact for customer and supplier quality audits.

• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to ensure quality standards are met.

• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis tools such as 5-Why, 8D, and Fishbone Diagrams.

• Develop and monitor corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

• Track supplier performance, quality metrics, and corrective action effectiveness.

• Support employee training and competency record management through CTI's learning management program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality engineering or related quality position.

• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting PPAP documentation to customers.

• Hands-on CMM programming experience (PolyWorks or similar software).

• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and blueprint interpretation.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.

• Experience supporting customer audits, conducting supplier audits, and managing corrective actions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.

• Experience working with ERP systems.

• Experience supporting quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing or distribution locations.

At CTI, quality is more than a standard — it's a commitment to our customers, our products, and our people.

As a Quality Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a Real Impact: Help shape quality processes and improvements across multiple locations.

• Take Ownership: Play an important role in new product launches, customer approvals, and quality initiatives.

• Work Across Teams: Collaborate with engineering, operations, purchasing, and leadership.

• Put Your Skills to Use: Combine hands-on technical engineering with quality systems management.

• Grow Professionally: Gain exposure to diverse processes, facilities, suppliers, and customers.

• Primarily an office-based position with occasional exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environments.

• Occasional travel to CTI branches, customer locations, and supplier facilities may be required.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering designated operational areas.

If you're a quality-focused engineer who thrives on solving challenges, improving processes, and delivering results, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help Chicago Tube & Iron continue building a reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.

Chicago Tube & Iron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.