Senior Quality Analyst / Engineer

Position Summary

Senior Quality Engineer responsible for driving product and process quality improvements across manufacturing and supply chain activities. Leads root-cause analysis, reliability testing, supplier quality, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements. Acts as a technical coach to engineers and cross-functional teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead area quality management: internal and 3rd party audits, customer requirements, customer communications, corrective actions, PPAP and inspection strategies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for complex field and manufacturing issues using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through containment, root cause verification, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness checks.
• Define and maintain FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), process flow diagrams, control plans, product quality standards, acceptance criteria and standard work in collaboration with design, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Lead area supplier quality management: supplier selection support, audits, quality agreements, supplier corrective actions, PPAP and incoming inspection strategies.
• Build and maintain quality data systems, perform statistical analysis (SPC, capability studies, regression), and report quality/performance metrics.
• Mentor and train on quality tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and customer service to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, Timken Quality Management System, corporate standards, applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in customer technical reviews, audits, and escalation management.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality, reliability, or manufacturing engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Strong experience with RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, control plans, and PPAP.
• Strong experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements and internal auditing.
• Proficient in statistical tools and software (Minitab, JMP, Python/R for analytics, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical projects and quality activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical findings to leadership and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with significant project experience), CQE, CRE, or equivalent.
• Experience with automotive/aerospace/industrial bearings or mechanical power transmission products (or relevant domain experience).
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and quality management systems (QMS) implementations.
• Prior experience performing supplier audits and managing supplier quality performance metrics.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• 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 plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.