Quality Engineer C/B/A

NSK Americas; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the automotive QA system, developing and revising standards and training teams to implement them.

The role focuses on aligning with AIAG and IATF/ISO requirements, supporting audits, overseeing document control, reviewing PPAPs, and participating in APQP for new programs and changes to ensure NSK meets customer expectations and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Align with customer and NSKA QA expectations.
• Understand AIAG and IATF/ISO standards for compliance.
• Support internal and external audits of IATF/ISO.
• Oversee NSK's document control and corrective actions.
• Review PPAPs and supplier documentation.
• Participate in APQP for new programs and changes.
• Maintain change management for product quality.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow-up on actions.
• Monitor supply base for NSK expectations.
• Update quality policies and procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer and NSKA QA expectations and communicates to departments.
• Support audits and special assessments as required.
• Guide the document control system and CAPA process.
• Review PPAPs and supplier docs prior to approval.
• Participate in APQP for new programs and changes.
• Ensure supplier quality aligns with customer requirements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

IATF/ISO standards

Audit

APQP

PPAP

Change management

Documentation

Job description

Quality Engineer acts as a resource in maintaining and improving the NSK’s Automotive Quality Assurance System. Responsible to develop new and/or revise existing Quality Systems and Standards, in conjunction with established internal and external standards. Develop and provide training for the implementation of these standards.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Reviews Customer and NSKA provided QA expectations and provides communication to the other departments as required.
• Understands and supports the customer requirements, AIAG requirements, and IATF/ISO requirements to assure NSK is in compliance with all applicable standards.
• Supports internal and external IATF/ISO audits and special assessments when applicable to the site.
• Oversees and provides guidance on NSK document control system and corrective action process.
• Reviews contents of PPAP’s and other supplier documentation prior to approval.
• Participates in APQP for all new programs and engineering changes.
• Maintains Change management associated with the Quality of the products produced and the requirements set forth by the Customers.
• Conducts supplier audits as well as performs follow-up for corrective actions.
• Monitors Supply base utilizing NSK’s database and ensuring NSK’s expectations are understood.
• Reviews and updates quality expectations, policies, and procedures as required for NSK departments.
• Supports other aspects of Quality assurance including Part Quality, Process Quality, and Systems Quality where needed.

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