Quality Engineer: APQP, Supplier Development & Audits

RBC Bearings; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Torrington, CT seeks a QA/Quality Management professional to implement and maintain the QMS under the QA Manager. You will manage projects, launch new programs and partner with Applications Engineers, supplier development and inspection teams to ensure customer specifications are met.

The role emphasizes Advanced Quality Planning, PFMEA, control plans and MSA activities, along with supplier surveillance and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• BS/AS with experience in QA, Engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel ~5%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management to ensure timely completion of all projects.
• Drive program launches with Advanced Quality Planning and PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA studies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier development and quality improvements for RBC-API.
• Refine first article and source inspection processes to minimize errors and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal and external QMS/process audits and supplier surveillance with data-driven metrics.
• Perform failure analysis of customer rejections and troubleshoot non-conformances.

Skills

ISO/AS9100 compliance

FAA standards

Statistical analysis

GD&T

APQP/PPAP/PCD

Gage R&R

Precision measurement

Project management

Education

BS degree preferred or AS degree + 5 years experience

Job description

RBC Bearings in Torrington, CT seeks a QA/Quality Management professional to implement and maintain the QMS under the QA Manager. You will manage projects, launch new programs and partner with Applications Engineers, supplier development and inspection teams to ensure customer specifications are met.

The role emphasizes Advanced Quality Planning, PFMEA, control plans and MSA activities, along with supplier surveillance and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.