Des-Case Quality Engineer

About the role

Join Des-Case Corporation, a Timken company, as a Quality Engineer and drive quality excellence through problem-solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure products and processes consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements in a growing, industry-leading organization recognized as one of Tennessee's Top Workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Develop and implement quality control plans that meet customer and business requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and corrective action methodologies.
• Design and develop testing methods to support incoming inspection activities and defect investigations.
• Perform statistical analysis to improve process capability, product quality, and manufacturing performance.
• Participate in internal audits and maintain audit documentation.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and work closely with Supply Chain to evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Review incoming material nonconformances and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs).
• Develop and deliver quality-related training for production and quality personnel.
• Maintain calibration and competency records for inspection and testing equipment.
• Support compliance efforts related to customer and regulatory requirements, including REACH, RoHS, PFAS, Proposition 65, and related standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process control, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related technical field.
• Two years of experience in a quality supervisory role or four years of experience in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of metrology principles and inspection techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration abilities.

Skills

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Experience with PPAP, FMEA, and other quality planning tools.
• Preferred: Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Preferred: Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S methodologies.
• Preferred: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification through ASQ.
• Preferred: ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.

Schedule

• First-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday.
• Approximately 20% travel for supplier audits and quality-related activities.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds and infrequent lifting up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Opportunities to influence quality and operational excellence.
• Exposure to global customers and suppliers.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Stability of an established industry leader with the energy of a growing business.

Des-Case Corporation, part of The Timken Company, has been recognized multiple times as one of Tennessee's Top Workplaces, reflecting our commitment to meaningful work and rewarding careers.