Quality Control Technician

Danville, Illinois, United Statesthyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville LLC


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Entry Level (0-2 years)
Remote work:On-Site
Job field:Quality Management
Salary:
18.00-28.00 USD hourly
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/04/07
Job number:US_RS_08342
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Summary

The Quality Control Technician is technical support position within our Quality department. Providing support for quality lab in the operation, advanced programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of quality lab inspection equipment and repair/calibration of inline measuring and gauging equipment by performing the following duties. If working in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero-defect high-quality product excites you, please contact us. This position requires a strong commitment to safety

Key Deliverables:

The Quality Control Technician serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role are measured by competency levels of the Quality Control Technician, decreased unplanned gauge down time, completing tasks on time and the success of IATF 16949 audit findings.

  • Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting near misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Accurately diagnose quality lab measuring and inspection equipment problems, inline production measuring and gauging equipment problems, suggest appropriate solutions, implement corrective actions and confirm continued effectiveness of repair.
  • Perform calibration and preventive maintenance on new and existing gauge equipment.
  • Equipment responsibilities for all inline gauges include, but are not limited to SPC, Marposs, Heidenhain, Nokra, Kistler, Adcole, HBM, Rohmann, and IBG. Must be comfortable working with mechanical as well as electrical systems.
  • Performs gauge R&R, capability and correlation studies, and all MSA requirements are met according to quality requirements.
  • Performs and documents incoming inspection of components.
  • Understands and applies control plans and product requirement specifications.
  • Writes advanced inspection programs for quality lab measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Writes and adheres to work instructions and procedures for gauge practices.
  • Performs and documents static, dynamic and press in / off testing of camshafts according to control plan requirements, including preparation of test samples.
  • Performs and documents lobe center daily cut up pieces, including preparation of test samples.
  • Performs and documents ES testing results according to control plan requirements, including preparation
  • Performs and documents cleanliness sample tests according to control plan requirements.
  • Develops and maintains in process gauge database (Gauge Track). Monitors calibrations and maintenance records with software database.
  • Work hours may vary according to demand or assignment, including off-shift rotations.
  • Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, to identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
    • Supervisory personnel have been delegated the responsibility and authority to add additional inspection steps necessary to ensure product quality when processes become noncompliant.

Your profile

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Education: An Associate’s degree in technical field or two (2) years equivalent technical experience and or training with measuring, inline gauging and test equipment is preferred.
  • Language: Ability to read and interpret drawings. Knowledge of quality tools and activities. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet software; Preferred knowledge and experience with CIMplify and SAP; QS Stat, Use of GAGETrak, MINITAB and Q-DAS. Equipment incudes, but is not limited to Siemens PLC’s and automated production environments, Marposs and Nokra Laser Gauges.
  • Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international
  • Other: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Proficiency in using measuring and test equipment preferred, but not required. AITF Certification, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, and Control Plan knowledge are preferred, but not required.

Your benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

    • Company Tuition Reimbursement Package
    • Annual Bonus Program
    • 401K Match
    • Earned 120 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
    • Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options
      • We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
    • Competitive Dental and Vision plans
    • Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability
    • Supplemental Insurance Pay Available through All-State: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, & Identity Theft
    • 11 paid Holidays
    • Gym Membership Reimbursement
    • Supplier Vehicle Discounts
    • Cellular Discounts

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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