Senior Quality Engineer

The Timken Company • Keene, NH

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About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer leads project activity and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve quality systems, protecting the brand image, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting plant and company goals. The position is responsible for product conformance to internal and external requirements and for driving and supporting Quality Systems, TQMS, procedure maintenance, and new procedure implementation. The engineer leads and supports continual process improvement, investigates customer complaints, develops corrective actions, and addresses root causes. The role also oversees quality compliance efforts and ensures projects are completed accurately and on time.

The position is based in Keene, New Hampshire, is full-time, and follows a day shift schedule. The role 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.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality systems and procedures in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality-system requirements.
• Understanding of measuring techniques and tooling.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen principles.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving ability.
• 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 opportunities for systemic improvement in quality and cost.
• Lead project activity and cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement plans to agreed-upon 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 any regulated hazardous or non-hazardous waste generated or handled in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement beginning on the first day of employment.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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