QUALITY SPECIALIST

CTS is a $550 million corporation that employs 3,500+ dedicated people. CTS designs and manufactures electronic components, actuators, and sensors to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial, and computer markets.

The company manufactures products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1896 as Chicago Telephone Supply, CTS is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Job / Position Summary

Supports Quality Assurance System effectiveness in the CTS manufacturing environment to ensure compliance to quality standards and regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include document control, calibration, internal audits, corrective action, and monthly reporting. Perform Final Quality Audits on finished products, use various measuring devices to confirm compliance to customer specifications, recommend modifications to Quality Management system and process documentation, complete required process and Quality System documents, take part in continuous improvement activities.

Communicate directly with customers regarding quality concerns, audits, and related issues. Perform investigations related to customer complaints / returns.

Major Areas of Responsibility :

• Manages and maintains calibration of monitoring and measurement of equipment
• Manages and maintains weekly / monthly Quality reports
• Completes / Verifies and sends out Corrective Action Reports
• Manages document control functions
• Conducts final product quality audits

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Requirements :

• Strong computer, typing, and technical writing skills; Sufficient computer knowledge to develop and improve methods for tracking and retrieving information
• Ability to comprehend instructions and information in procedures in order to achieve independent decisions
• Ability to work through projects with the end result in mind
• Ability to manage personal work schedule and prioritize workload
• Strong verbal / written skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Education and Experience :

• Formal education and / or certifications essential for the position's duties and responsibilities
• Associates Degree, preferably in business or quality management
• Lean or Six sigma experience is a plus
• Experience with compliance ISO, AS9100, FDA and / or similar standards strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of experience related to Quality Assurance / Quality Control or related field
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with different functional groups and employee levels within the company
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with Quality System Management Software
• Knowledge of developing quality tracking systems / tools

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.

F.R. 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. 60-1.

4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement : If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.

577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and / or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily.

Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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