Quality Engineer

The Timken Company • Keene, NH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer leads project activity and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve quality systems, protect the brand image, ensure customer satisfaction, and support plant and company goals. The role is responsible for overall product conformance and for ensuring products meet internal and external requirements. It drives and supports Quality Systems, TQMS, procedure maintenance, and implementation of new procedures.

The Quality Engineer leads and supports continual process improvements, investigates customer complaints, develops corrective actions addressing root causes, and oversees quality compliance efforts to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time. The position may involve generating or handling regulated hazardous or non-hazardous waste, which must be disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related business field.
• Minimum three years of experience in quality systems and procedures in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality-system requirements.
• Good understanding of measuring techniques and tooling.
• Good understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen principles.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ certification.
• Prior experience in a bearing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain plant digital gaging equipment, including CMMs, roundness gages, and profilometers.
• Use 8D techniques to investigate root causes, implement effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of significant quality issues and customer complaints.
• Lead efforts to resolve and eliminate internal nonconformances.
• Create and analyze process capability, machine capability, and gage R&R studies to identify systemic opportunities to improve quality and cost.
• Lead project activity and cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement plans within agreed goals and budgets.
• Implement the Operator Quality Certification program in the area, including assessing, training, and mentoring operators.
• Support L6S teams and Kaizen events through consultation, analysis, and trials as requested.
• Assist with preparation for and execution of third-party audits, including ISO9001, NADCAP, and customer audits; this may include work-instruction audits or revisions, floor auditing, best-practice research, and training.
• Write and revise Quality Management System procedures for use throughout the organization.
• Maintain QMS documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
• Oversee internal audits, assist internal auditors, and document CAR/PARs as necessary.
• Dispose of regulated hazardous or non-hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state regulations when generating or handling such waste.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement starting on the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time