Quality Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc is seeking a Quality Engineer in Peterborough, NH. The role involves providing technical quality support for continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related field, with at least five years of experience in quality engineering. Familiarity with AS9100 standards and strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in quality engineering.
• Six sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk assessments, analyze trends, and report quality data.
• Perform root cause analysis, resolve non-conformances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Facilitate ISO 9001/AS9100 certification and audits.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements.
• Train new employees and maintain employee training program.

Skills

Knowledge of AS9100 and AS13100

Blueprint reading and engineering drawing interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Office)

Project management skills

Root cause corrective actions

Understanding of GDT

Strong math skills

Education

Four-year degree in engineering, science or related field

Five years experience in quality engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team at NH Ball Bearings. In this role, you will provide technical quality knowledge and support to maintain continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to customer and internal requirements at all times.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk assessments, analyze trends, and report quality data to top management. Perform data analysis as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis, resolve non-conformances, and initiate corrective actions. Report non-compliance and/or imminent risks to appropriate departments and/or leadership.
• Perform FMEA, process maps and control plans.
• Ensure efficient documentation of the QMS procedures, and standards requirements.
• Facilitate ISO 9001/AS9100 certification, customer, supplier, and other government or regulatory audits and visits.
• Perform audits, internal or external to AS9100 and/or Nadcap standards.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance to ensure continual ability to meet company and contractual expectations, which are measured by defect rates, countermeasure and corrective action closure per plan, source inspection and on‑site audit performed per plan.
• 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 employee training program (by scheduling, planning, leading, and documenting training activities. Train new employees and remain current with all guideline changes, work instructions, etc. Compile data, provide feedback, and generate reports for operations and/or training areas on quality performance. Write or assist in writing desk procedures and training materials for departments.)
• Lead and participate in projects.
• Review and monitor SPC system; report any issues to leadership.
• Provide assistance with special projects such as testing for system changes, reviewing change requests, interpreting department workload, statistical reports, assisting co‑workers, etc.
• 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.

Job Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS13100.
• Proficient at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and tolerancing.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); ability to partner effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS 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 skills, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability and willingness to effectively train new employees.

Education and Experience Required

• A four‑year degree in engineering, science or a related field. Masters preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in quality engineering.
• Six sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace industry is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, grabbing, twisting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to physically lift up to 40 lbs, when necessary.

If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, we invite you to apply today at NH Ball Bearings!

Work Authorization

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person

#NHB123