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Quality Engineer

VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026




Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!


Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois. 


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety:

 

  • Comply with and enforces all Nortrak safety policies and regulations. 
  • Sets an example for all plant employees by performing all quality functions in a safe manner and encourages safety as a staff member of the plant floor.


Quality: 

 

  • Develop and manage process control data within QMS systems to improve quality and effectively lower CoPQ rates.
  • Performs internal process audits to verify QMS effectiveness.
  • Establish and or optimize product/process continual improvement systems, metrics and reporting for plant. This could include defect (PPM) reporting, Quality documentation, corrective action tracking, manufacturing yields and capabilities reporting.
  • Core member of development teams utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) product development model and all associated tools and methods. Including generation and control of Process Flow Diagrams, Process/Design FMEAs, Control Plans, DOE and SPC analysis.
  • As needed perform appropriate inspections, to ensure that product realization processes meet all applicable specifications and standards.

 

On-Time Delivery:

 

  • Performs duties as required to ensure that customer delivery commitments can be met and files quality records in a timely manner.
  • Assists with customer complaints, to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

Costs:

 

  • Ensures compliance of actual product realization with the planned product realization process.
  • Establish metrics and data analysis to identify and trend costs concerns.


People:


  • Acts as a resource to management and plant employees by promoting quality product and helping to train employees to avoid production of non-conforming product.


Other Duties as assigned.

 

Environmental:

 

  • Assist with monitoring EMS performance utilizing Internal and Layered audits and Management Reviews.
  • Promote continual improvement of Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

 

QUALIFICATION:

 

Education:


  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other suitable discipline.


Field of Experience: 


  • Two or more years of experience using Data Analysis tools Mini-tab or other Statistical software.
  • Two Years’ heavy manufacturing experience in a quality related role implementing and enforcing quality standards.
  • Experience using CAD software is preferred.
  • Must possess strong problem solver skills. 
  • Experience training employees would be an asset.
  • Able to plan, organize, and exhibit excellent follow-up skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to address concerns and communicate to employees in daily crew talks and the ability to write clear and concise written procedures.


Physical Demands:


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
  • Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
  • Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
  • Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Site inspections required to identify and address safety concerns.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.

 

Working Location:

  • Chicago Heights, Illinois 


Salary:

  • $65,000/year - $90,000/year


Benefits:

  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Company paid life and disability insurance 
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs


If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. 

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. 



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