• Quality Control Specialist

    Actalent (Vernon Hills, IL)


    Job Title: Quality Control SpecialistJob Description

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Control Specialist I to join our team, specializing in the quality control of consumer goods. This role is highly cross-functional, with a broad scope of responsibilities revolving around ensuring that all products meet high-quality standards and arrive to customers in top condition. The position requires an independently driven person willing and able to work collaboratively to drive change. Innovation, operating in ambiguity, being results and process-oriented, and attention to detail will be essential in this role.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop data-driven product inspection processes.

    + Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure product quality.

    + Enhance the Data Driven Risk Management Model within the first six months, aiming to reduce defect rates by 10% in the first year.

    + Expand and utilize the quality dataset over the first 12 months, initiating two actionable process improvements per quarter.

    + Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product risk assessments, completing FMEA for 20 existing products within the first 180 days.

    + Initiate the CAPA process by conducting root cause analysis for all quality rejections within five business days.

    + Expand and standardize quality documentation and processes within the first six months, achieving a 95% consistency rate in process adherence by year-end.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree required.

    + 1-3 years of Quality Assurance experience, with hard goods experience preferred.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365.

    + Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.

    + Strong root cause analysis, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

    + Superior verbal and written communication skills.

    + Ability to multi-task and work independently.

    Work Environment

    This is a full-time position based in Vernon Hills, IL, within a thriving and diverse workplace culture. Our team is dedicated to employees' personal and professional development and offers a competitive benefits package. We provide opportunities for training and development through leading professors and external speakers. Join our award-winning team and contribute to an innovative and creative atmosphere.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

     

    Benefits guide will be provided

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.