New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc. (NHBB)

« Back to job listings

Quality Engineer - Temporary

Chatsworth, California, United States

JOB SUMMARY: Diving reduction of scrap and rework and ensuring customer requirement compliance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve key quality metrics of scrap and rework by implementing and supporting lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive the operation to reduce scrap and rework by leading continuous improvement projects.
• Determine most effective methods for inspection techniques.
• Implement standardization of inspection techniques across manufacturing, assembly and supplier.
• Supporting manufacturing on determining critical manufacturing factors that contribute to high quality of the product.
• Provide guidance, support and training for corrective action activities in the manufacturing floor.
• Statistical methods to control and evaluate process capabilities, such as SPC, machine capabilities and gauge R&R.
• Provide a subject matter expertise while interacting internal, external customers by meeting regularly, responding requests, and resolving issues as they may rise.
• Implement PPAP, process flows, FMEAs, control plans and capability assessment when appropriated.
• Performs Quality audits to manufacturing processes and ensuring that all requirements are being followed.
• Reviews contractual requirements for quality compliance, flow down requirements to all levels of the organization, and creation of customer compliance matrix.
• Generates, reviews and process Quality non-conformances, conduct containment, obtains disposition, evaluate root causes and implement corrective action as required.
• Performs FAI- First Article inspection processes per AS9102.

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Quality, manufacturing engineering processes and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate analytical skills to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment.
• Able to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Experience/familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards.
• Familiarity in aerospace manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with and understanding of aerospace bearing materials and machining processes.
• Inspection and test methodologies preferred.
• Proficient at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and tolerancing.
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and produce results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to be flexible and work closely with Engineering (all), Leaders, Technicians, Operators and Set Up personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to interface well with customers.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality or related field is preferred.
• 4-6 years of quality and manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace environment.
• 1-2 years of experience in a machining environment. Preference, grinding, turning and assembly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Physical job requirements may include standing, use of hands to carry out job functions as well as sitting, lifting, carrying, bending and stooping during the course of the job.

PAY RANGE: $30.00 per hour DOE

WORK AUTHORIZATION: NHBB will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NHBB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to tmartinez@nhbb.com.

DISCLAIMER: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors – at a minimum.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB: Please email your resume to the hiring manager at tmartinez@nhbb.com.