Senior Quality Engineer

NHBB is part of Minebea Mitsumi, Inc., a multi-national conglomerate with over 130 production and R&D facilities and 101 sales offices in 28 countries. Develop your career path by taking advantage of all that Minebea Mitsumi has to offer. In addition to the NHBB opportunities listed here, see what our North American sister companies also have to offer:

Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Responsible for identifying and elevating quality issues, and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.

• Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team.
• Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Monitor key process parameters to isolate problem areas and correct any potential for escapes.
• Daily interaction with operators/inspectors and supervision to identify and improve product and process quality.
• Lead product, process and Quality Management System (QMS) auditing.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the QMS requirements (QS9100/QS13100).
• Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals.

• Strong knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS13100.
• Understanding of engineering drawing interpretation, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 4-year Degree in a technical field.
• 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality, preferably in a machining environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desired or Black Belt preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) desired.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The above description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the global aerospace, defense, medical, and high technology markets. The company is a subsidiary of Minebea Mitsumi Inc. and an integral part of the global brand, Minebea Mitsumi Aerospace.

175 Jaffrey Road

Peterborough, NH 03458