Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Timken; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Carson City, NV. This role involves investigating and managing quality issues through RMAs and NCRs, collaborating with engineering teams to implement corrective actions, and supporting new product activities. The ideal candidate should have a B.S.M.E. or related degree and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in adherence to strict quality management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage customer returns through RMAs and NCRs.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers on corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and more.
• Monitor customer quality ratings and report findings.
• Assist in programming inspection equipment and developing inspection methods.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Statistical process controls

Gear manufacturing techniques

ISO 9000

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Computer systems

Education

B.S.M.E. or similar engineering degree

3+ years experience as Quality or Manufacturing Engineer

Tools

CMM

MiniTab

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) is responsible for investigating, managing analysis, coordinating, responding and reporting of customer returns via Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) along with any associated customer return documentation. Works with Manufacturing Engineers to execute corrective actions and preventive actions. Audits and works with suppliers on quality issues pertaining to NCRs. Coordinates the qualification of new equipment along with any special process qualifications. Assists the Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Department in programming inspection equipment. Provides support to Operations for developing in‑process inspection methods for new and existing products to produce repeatable measurements while ensuring consistent application of quality techniques. Supports new product/program activity such as Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and Gage R&Rs, PPQP, Capacity Studies as dictated by the customer. Monitors and reports customer quality ratings. Reviews and resolves root causes on Corrective Action/Preventative Actions (CAPA). Supports the customer with documentation and manufacturability feedback, measurement correlation, GR&R activities as well as equipment qualification and change requests and interacts with customers to resolve quality issues. Works with the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Quality Engineers on priorities and implementation of Lean projects and other improvement projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform problem‑solving and root cause analysis on customer returns.
• Communicate promptly with customers on returns and quality issues.
• Generate monthly RMA and NCR summaries.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers on Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Prepare Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gage R&Rs, PPQP, and Capacity Studies as needed.
• Assist in special process validations.
• Prepare and execute installation, operational, and software validation protocols.
• Handle process change request requirements.
• Program and set up inspection equipment.
• Prioritize inspection and quality projects with the Director of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Monitor new inspection technologies and recommend practical applications.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Technical Functional Skills

• Knowledgeable of mechanical principles and machining practices.
• Familiar with statistical process controls and measurements.
• Understanding of gear manufacturing and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of Standard Drafting Practices and GD&T application.
• Familiar with ISO 9000, ISO 13485, and AS 9100 quality systems.
• Experience with MiniTab or similar statistical software.
• Familiar with inspection tools like CMM and Vision Systems.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean practices preferred.
• Drafting skills in SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred.
• Able to integrate methods with innovations to solve production issues efficiently.
• Self‑motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication across all levels and with external partners.
• Organized, manages time, and prioritizes tasks well.
• Applies problem‑solving to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and ERP software.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S.M.E. or similar engineering degree, or B.S. with Industrial Technology or Engineering coursework.
• At least three years’ experience as a Quality or Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.

Compliance

CGI, Inc. maintains strict adherence to ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management, and AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems. As a subcontractor to prime federal contractors, CGI, Inc. may be subject to flow‑down clauses regarding federal regulatory requirements and procedural guidelines related to the industries that we serve. CGI, Inc. operates facilities that are controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All positions are safety‑sensitive.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.