QC Tech/Dsqr

Timken; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken, located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, seeks a Quality Technician DSQR to support aerospace supplier quality. You will perform DSQR activities, conduct First Article Inspections, read specifications, and ensure product conformity across value streams.

Join a global leader in engineered bearings and motion, with safety training, MRB participation, and opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement while supporting customer audits and supplier quality programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with DSQR roles in aerospace is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Capable of supporting MRB and nonconformance disposition.
• Proven attention to safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide DSQR support for Aerospace/ Government customers across multiple suppliers.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and product measurements.
• Read and adhere to Timken and customer drawings/specifications.
• Support disposition of non-conformances and MRB processes.
• Coordinate and communicate quality issues with operations and customers.

Skills

Safety

Quality inspections

FAI

Read drawings

Customer liaison

Job description

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States, 28139

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.

Quality Technician DSQR

Scope– Provide quality technician support for all value streams as well as provide DSQR (Designated Supplier Quality Representative) support to AS (Aerospace) customers.

DSQR (Delegated Supplier Quality Representative) Role – Aerospace/Government:

• SAFETY
  • Promote safe practices and adhere to all safety requirements including housekeeping practices, chemical labeling, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure hosted guests and visitors are aware of and adhere to safety requirements and PPE.
• QUALITY
  • Obtain and maintain required training and certification necessary to act as DSQR for multiple customers.
  • Complete First Article Inspections (FAI), including product measurements and overinspection as required.
  • Conduct customer source inspection and promote product acceptance.
  • Read, interpret, and adhere to Timken and Customer written specifications and product drawings.
  • Support disposition of non-conformances and be a PACE member for MRB.
  • Support response to quality concerns during product manufacture.
  • Perform internal audits as required.
  • Perform Outgoing Quality Audits as required.
  • Support customer complaint investigations.
  • Investigate RGA issues and provide reports to Quality Manager.
  • Develop and review required quality documents.
• DELIVERY
• Approve product for shipment on behalf of the customer when applicable.
• Coordinate efforts to obtain customer approval of process and product changes and deviation requests via customer portals.
• Communicate issues that may prevent timely shipping of product.
• OTHER
• Support customer visits and external audits.
• Communicate with all areas of operations, engineering, support areas , Corporate Sales and Customer Service.
• Ability to coach others in proper Quality practices and customer requirements.
• Communicate effectively with customers and source inspectors and present a positive image of Timken at all times.
• Travel may be required but no more than 10%
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Quality Technician Role (in addition to DSQR essentials above) – All Value Streams:

• SAFETY
  • Promote safe practices and adhere to all safety requirements including housekeeping practices, chemical labeling, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• QUALITY
  • Act as the First Contact for Quality in Operations Help Chain
  • Follow all Procedures and Control Plans specific to this job and assisted job functions.
  • Read, interpret, and adhere to Timken and Customer written specifications and product drawings.
  • Perform measurement of product to support customer complaints and disposition activities.
  • Act as PRB member for nonconformance tickets and collect tickets for MRB, as required.
  • Recognize and support opportunities for Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement.
  • Perform Outgoing Quality Audits as required.
• DELIVERY
  • Communicate issues that may prevent timely shipping of product.
  • Support RGA and customer return transactions.
• OTHER
  • Communicate with all areas of operations, engineering, support areas.
  • Ability to coach others in proper Quality practices.
  • Support initiatives to improve overall plant performance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager

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
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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