Principal Quality Engineer - Aerospace

The Timken Company • North Canton, OH

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About The Position

This role will lead or support the development of essential Quality Management Systems to ensure product safety and quality. The position will train plant Quality teams and identify best practices for global implementation. Additionally, it will support or lead resolution of customer-facing quality issues or broader cross-organizational quality concerns. Success in this role requires effective collaboration in a matrix organization through participation in cross-functional projects spanning all global areas of operations.

Requirements

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Demonstrated Ability of Attention to Detail
• Familiarity with New Product or Process launch
• Computer technical skills
• History with Quality System or Technical Software
• Written and Verbal communication (English)
• Quality Certification (e.g. Lead Auditor, CQM, CQE)
• Project Management and Prioritization
• Experience with Manufacturing Process Design, Gauge design, Quality System
• Experience with Training and Brand Certification
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as Plant Quality Engineer (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and assure Timken maintains suitable, adequate, and effective Quality Management Systems globally for assigned locations and projects
• Help drive a quality culture and protect the Timken brand by teaching, coaching and mentoring to build a self-sufficient Quality Management team for assigned locations and projects
• Assure that installed gauging methods are appropriate and effective, and that installed assets have acceptable process capability through interaction with the Manufacturing Advancement, Manufacturing, and Technology Center teams.
• Assist in maintaining required industry specific certifications (eg ISO9000, AS9100, IATF, NADCAP, etc.)
• Execute customer approvals and certifications as required
• Achieve Timken brand approval, by demonstrating compliance to Business and Quality systems, demonstrated process capability for key processes, adherence to dimensional specifications, appropriate material selection, acceptable product marking, evidence of Outgoing Quality Audit, and appropriate product performance level determined (bearing rating)
• Lead audits and ensure Timken compliance to requirements
• Develop, lead, or support continuous improvements projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior