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Quality Assurance Associate

The Hire Solution
Lincolnwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Company Description

On the surface, The Hire Solution provides premier candidates for temporary staffing or permanent placement. Our MatchworkMethod encompasses in-depth assessment, interviews, and comprehensive skills testing. We excel at placing candidates who succeed. Since 2002, we have connected 400 companies with stellar staffing and excellent employees. Look deeper and discover we are much more!

Job Description

Engineering company seeks a Quality Assurance Associate to assist the Quality Manager in every day inspection activities. In maintaining /updating quality records including database returns, corrective actions and preventative action you will be an integral component to the assurance of engineering protocols.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assist in the creation of the First Article Reports and other deliverables required by the customers
  • Assist in the development/realization of other improvement projects
  • Maintain Quality System in accordance with AS9100 Standard
  • Assist production in their technical needs regarding electrical and mechanical units of measurement
  • Assist in the testing new products and preparation of new product inspection/test reports deliverable to customers
  • Visually inspect parts for cosmetic defects
  • Processes and tests functionality of a part or product
  • Test equipment to determine if a part functions properly and meets customer specifications
  • Properly record information for inspectors
  • Inspect the final product made with raw materials
  • Ability to use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometer, optical in order to ensure that a part meets specifications
  • Ability to read and follow blue prints and schematics to determine the specifications of parts and materials
  • Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)

Qualifications

Requirements
  • Compliance with Department of Defense Requires US Citizenship
  • BA/ BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is required
  • Knowledge/ experience with Quality Systems (ISO9001/AS9100C)
  • Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
  • Fast and enthusiastic learner
  • 2 years experience in related field
  • Effective communication skills
  • Extended knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., bending 10% of work activities, ability to stand 50% of work time and sit 50% of work time
  • Ability to use computer 50% of work time
Over the years, our company has developed several highly technical products and performed numerous consulting mandates. Our goal is to maintain the delicate balance between product development and consulting services. The product development provides the hands-on experience and knowledge required to optimize the quality of our consulting services.

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance
Sick days and 1 floating holiday
2 weeks’ vacation
Year-end Bonus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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