Quality Systems and Compliance Engineer

Tsubaki Nakashima (TN) is a global leader in precision components, with over 90 years of history delivering advanced solutions to the world's most demanding industries. The Ceramic Business Unit is a high-growth division, focused on providing premium ceramic balls and advanced materials to industries such as electronic vehicles, aerospace & defense, semiconductor, wind energy, healthcare, and industrial machinery. We operate with the agility of a start-up and the foundation of a global leader, driving innovation and creating value for our customers.

In this position, you would be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s quality management system complies with applicable standards such as AS9100, AS13100 and IATF
16949 as well as customer-specific and regulatory requirements. This role includes planning and conducting internal and external audits, maintaining and improving system processes, and developing, reviewing, and updating procedures and work instructions to ensure alignment with standard requirements. The Compliance Quality Engineer also supports certification activities, drives corrective and preventive actions related to system nonconformities, and promotes continuous improvement and adherence to quality and compliance expectations across the organization.

• Develop and implements quality system documentation to address customer and standards requirements
• Prepares detailed presentations and analyses data to objectively present complex information in a professional matter
• Maintains the AS9100 and AS13100 standards implemented throughout all processes
• Coaching direct and indirect teams
• Employee training and awareness
• Ensure FOD program is in place
• Prepares gap analysis and leads the effective implementation of customer specific requirements
• Conducts process and system audits
• Conducts shop-floor / LPA focused audits
• Leads the effective implementation of corrective actions from internal audits and quality system improvements
• Supports external audits – certification bodies and customers
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, Compliance preferably in Aerospace and Defense.
• Ability to understand and implement customer specific requirements
• Ability to understand and implement standards
• Excellent proven problem-solving skills, systemic approach mindset, detail-oriented use of structured problem-solving approach – Ishikawa, 3 legs 5 whys.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• AS9100 certified auditor
• Proficient in AS9100 and IATF
  16949 requirements and ability to implement them in manufacturing environment
• APQP, SPC, MSA, 8D Problem Solving, PFMEAs, Control Plans and PPAPs experience or very high level of knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel and Microsoft package
• Exceptional level of commitment, independence and leadership skills
• Fostering Teamwork & Diversity: a high level of interpersonal skills is required to handle difficult situations as well as to diffuse interpersonal conflict effectively.
• This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Private health insurance including Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k
• Life Insurance & Short Term/Long Term disability insurance.
• The backing of a global leader with the agility of a start-up