Senior Quality Engineer

Timken; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Timken in Keene, NH is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues and driving quality improvements. You will oversee quality systems, corrective actions, and customer-focused quality programs to protect the brand and ensure satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering and 2+ years in aerospace/manufacturing quality systems, with responsibilities ranging from 8D investigations to audit support and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science/Engineering or related field is required.
• 2+ years experience in quality systems and procedures in an Aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain plant digital gaging including CMMs, roundness gages, and profilometers.
• Drive 8D problem solving to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead efforts to resolve internal nonconformances.
• Create and analyze process capability and gage R&R studies for improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement plans.
• Support ISO9001, NADCAP, and customer audits with compliant documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Science /Engineering or related business fields

Tools

CMMs

Roundness gauges

Profilometers

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken

Location: Keene, NH

Job Type:Full Time

Shift:Day Shift

Salary Range: $79,200- $109,100

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement starting on first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth .

Position Summary:

Be the leader of project activity and cross-functional area teams resolving quality issues and improving quality systems to protect the brand image, ensure customer satisfaction and support plant and Company goals. This position has critical responsibilities in assuring product confirms to internal and external requirements and will drive and support the Quality Systems, TQMS, procedure maintenance and new procedure implementation. The SeniorQuality Engineer will lead and support continual process improvements, investigate customer complaints and develop corrective action while addressing root cause. The SeniorQuality Engineer will be responsible for overall product conformance. The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of quality compliance efforts, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on-time.

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain plant digital gaging including CMMs, roundness gages, and profilometers.
• Drive all elements of 8D techniques to investigate root cause analysis, perform effective corrective action and prevent recurrence of significant quality issues and customer complaints.
• Lead efforts to resolve and eliminate internal nonconformances.
• Create and analyze process capability studies, machine capability studies, gage R&R studies to identify opportunities for systemic improvement in quality and cost.
• Lead project activity and cross functional teams to execute continuous improvement plans to agreed-upon goals and budget.
• Implement the Operator Quality Certification program within the area, including assessing, training and mentoring of the operators.
• Support L6S teams, Kaizen events as requested through consultation, analysis and trials.
• Assist in third party audit preparation and execution as requested, ISO9001, NADCAP, Customer, etc. This can include work instruction audit or revision, floor auditing, best practice research and training.
• Write and revise Quality Management System procedures for use through-out the organization. Maintain the QMS documentation to ensure compliance to the applicable regulations and requirements .Oversee internal audits, assist internal auditors and document CAR/PAR’s as necessary.
• This individual may generate and/or handle regulated (i.e. hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. This must be disposed of in accordance with federal/state regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Science /Engineering or related business fields.
• 2+ years experience in quality systems and procedures in an Aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualiifcations & Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements for quality systems.
• Good understanding of measuring techniques and tooling.
• Good understanding of Six Sigma, Lean. and Kaizen Principles.
• Strong leadership and problem solving ability.
• ASQ Certification.
• Prior experience in bearing environment.

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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