Quality Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.•Peterborough, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NH Ball Bearings is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide technical quality knowledge and support, maintain continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to customer and internal requirements. The position supports quality systems and standards, supplier and customer quality, audits, employee training, and process improvement. The role is performed in person. The successful candidate will work with internal and external teams to maintain and improve quality processes and help ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and procedures. The job requires a four-year degree in engineering, science, or a related field and at least five years of quality engineering experience. A master’s degree is preferred. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and aerospace industry experience are also preferred. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or have asylum or refugee status in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Four-year degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in quality engineering.
Knowledge of AS9100 and AS13100.
Proficiency in blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation, and tolerancing.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and high self-motivation.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with employees at all levels.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
Project management skills.
Ability to perform root-cause corrective actions using industry-standard quality tools.
Understanding of GDT.
Strong math, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability and willingness to train new employees effectively.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 40 pounds when necessary.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and PFMEA.
Experience in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

Manage risk assessments, analyze trends, report quality data to top management, and perform data analysis as needed.
Perform root cause analysis, resolve non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and report non-compliance or imminent risks to appropriate departments or leadership.
Perform FMEA, process mapping, and control planning.
Maintain efficient documentation of the QMS, procedures, and standards requirements.
Facilitate ISO 9001/AS9100 certification activities and customer, supplier, government, or regulatory audits and visits.
Perform internal or external audits to AS9100 and/or Nadcap standards.
Monitor and assess supplier performance, including defect rates, countermeasures, corrective-action closure, source inspections, and on-site audits.
Monitor Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control programs and implement improvements.
Support APQP activities.
Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and achieve customer satisfaction.
Maintain the employee training program by scheduling, planning, leading, and documenting training activities; train new employees; stay current with guideline and work-instruction changes; compile data, provide feedback, and generate quality-performance reports; and write or assist with departmental procedures and training materials.
Lead and participate in projects.
Review and monitor the SPC system and report issues to leadership.
Assist with special projects, including testing system changes, reviewing change requests, interpreting department workload, preparing statistical reports, and assisting coworkers.
Ensure proper application of and compliance with internal and external standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Coordinate with internal and external team members to implement or support ongoing processes.