Principal Quality Engineer - Aerospace

The Timken Company; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead or support global Quality Management Systems ensuring product safety and quality. The role trains plant Quality teams and collaborates across manufacturing and technology centers to resolve customer quality concerns.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's (7+ years) or Master's (5+ years) in engineering/science, plus strong problem solving, communication, and project management skills. Export control awareness and certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 7+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in engineering, science or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience as Plant Quality Engineer is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assure Quality Management Systems globally for assigned locations and projects.
• Coach and mentor to build a self-sufficient Quality Management team at locations and projects.
• Assure appropriate gauging methods and asset process capability with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain industry certifications (ISO9000, AS9100, IATF, NADCAP, etc.).
• Execute customer approvals and certifications as required.
• Lead audits and ensure Timken compliance to requirements.
• Lead or support continuous improvements projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

New Product/Process Launch

Plant Quality Engineer experience

Computer technical skills

Quality system knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Quality certifications (Lead Auditor/C

Project management

Manufacturing process design

Training and Brand Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or related field

Master's degree in engineering/science or related field

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you. Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Purpose :

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.

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.

Skills/Experience:

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Demonstrated Ability of Attention to Detail
• Familiarity with New Product or Process launch
• Experience as Plant Quality Engineer (preferred)
• 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

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or related field with 7+ years of experience
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Science or related field with 5+ years of experience

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits