Hiring: Quality Problem Solving Engineer Company: FXI Location: West Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:07:12 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience. •Knowledge of A3, 8D, and practical problem-solving methodologies. Required Skills: •This position will be based at one of FXI’s manufacturing facilities and requires approximately 50-70% travel to support quality initiatives throughout the company’s plant network. •Lead Root Cause Investigations by assessing manufacturing, process, product, and customer quality issues and selecting the most effective problem-solving approach. •Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions through rapid containment, root cause identification, implementation, validation, and sustainability of solutions. •Facilitate Structured Problem-Solving using methodologies such as Red X®, 3-Legged 5-Why, and Is / Is Not Analysis to resolve complex and chronic issues. •Identify and Reduce Process Variation by applying Shainin Red X principles, BOB/WOW comparisons, and practical experimentation techniques. •Analyze Trends and Systemic Issues across multiple facilities to identify recurring problems, business risks, and opportunities for improvement. •Lead Read Across Initiatives to standardize lessons learned, prevent issue recurrence, and deploy best practices throughout the manufacturing network. •Champion Lean Quality Principles by eliminating waste, simplifying processes, and promoting practical, value-added solutions to quality challenges. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline. •Minimum 5 years of manufacturing quality, process engineering, or operations experience. •Demonstrated success leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities. •In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems. •Demonstrated capacity to travel 50-70% to support multiple plant locations. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Lean, ASQ, or related certifications. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!