Aerospace Quality Lead: NPI, APQP & MOC Expert

Timken Company; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Timken Company in Rutherfordton, NC seeks a Senior Quality Technician Aerospace to own APQP/NPI and MOC processes, coordinate FAI/PPAP submissions, and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and process improvement across multiple concurrent projects.

The Senior Quality Technician will mentor staff, manage audits, and drive data-driven improvements in product and process quality, ensuring compliance with customer and corporate requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing quality with progressive responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern APQP/NPI and MOC processes for multiple projects.
• Lead development and tracking of APQP schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate FAI/PPAP submissions and customer communications.
• Plan and analyze CPx, MSA, and capability studies; present findings.
• Mentor Quality staff and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/NPI

PPAP/FAI

MSA

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TeamCenter

ONBASE

CADb

Job description

Timken Company in Rutherfordton, NC seeks a Senior Quality Technician Aerospace to own APQP/NPI and MOC processes, coordinate FAI/PPAP submissions, and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and process improvement across multiple concurrent projects.

The Senior Quality Technician will mentor staff, manage audits, and drive data-driven improvements in product and process quality, ensuring compliance with customer and corporate requirements.