Quality Engineer

Company: Illinois Tool Works
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Hobart (ITW Food Machines) is seeking a Quality Engineer to help drive excellence across our supply base. This role offers significant potential for growth within the organization and an opportunity to make a real impact on our quality systems and supplier performance. Works onsite in our Hillsboro, Ohio facility. Reports directly to the ITW Food Machine Division Quality Manager. As a Quality Engineer, you will: Apply Quality Standards and Methodologies to current and future suppliers. Improve supplier quality programs, systems, and procedures. Establish and maintain quality programs and standards for all suppliers. Recommend improvements and corrective actions to ensure high performance and cost reduction. Manage the supply base to ensure assembly plant quality standards are met and maintained. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality or Related Field or 5 years of equivalent experience in a engineering and/or quality role. Quality Engineering-APQP-PPAP-FMEA’s-MSA-CORE TOOLS-GD&T-FAI’s Background in problem solving, auditing, and improving in a manufacturing environment. Experience within Supplier Quality-Auditing-Problem Solving Preferred: CQA, CQE, Certified Lead Auditor, 6 SIGMA Green-Black Belt Skills / Abilities Hands-On Expertise in Part Inspection and Qualification. (PPAP, APQP, CTQ, AQL) Experienced project management-detail oriented. Strong math & GD&T skills. Organizational skills-6S-KANBAN-JIT. Communication - verbal and written - must be able to deliver presentations. Interpersonal skills Must be able to resolve conflicts Good listening-problem solving skills Systematically gather information, sorts through complex issues, and make timely decisions. Strong SPC Knowledge Why Apply? We strongly encourage current Quality Technicians who are ready to take the next step in their career to apply! This position is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, gain leadership experience, and grow within Hobart’s quality organization. If you’re passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Office, Lab, and Manufacturing environments. PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Compensation Information: Based on experience. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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