Senior Quality Engineer
Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65807
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The Senior Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in identifying and recommending quality improvement parameters through the application of statistical methods pertinent to manufacturing processes. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement quality assurance processes.
Essential Job Duties:
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Complete reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations as necessary.
- Support the gathering of product-related Quality metrics and reports.
- Analyze information and report findings to the corresponding departments and leadership.
- Customer Resolution:
- Respond to customer complaints and initiate corrective actions in the customer or internal complaint system.
- Receive, prepare, and gather PPAP documents for customer submission.
- Project and Change Management:
- Plan and suggest projects to reduce manufacturing costs, improve processes, enhance product quality and reliability, and increase process capability.
- Uphold and suggest improvements for change management processes.
- Review and approve engineering change notices as necessary.
- Utilize manufacturing quality methods and procedures to enhance departmental processes.
- Perform risk assessments and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Process Improvement and Standardization:
- Promote, support, and create process improvements within the quality department.
- Create standards for audit requirements.
- Participate in process validation and qualification activities.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and industry regulations.
- Conduct inspections, audits, and tests to assess product quality.
- Team Contribution:
- Contribute to team efforts to achieve related results as needed.
- Provide training to employees on quality processes and best practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Associate’s degree in a related engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
- Demonstrated experience with ISO compliance, audit preparation, and document control.
- Proficient in statistical quality tools including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Proven ability to manage quality-related projects independently.
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering change notices and supporting change management processes.
- Experience using quality management systems (QMS) and data reporting tools.
- Ability to produce clear, concise reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
- Experience providing training or guidance on quality processes to team members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field with at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
- Certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent credential.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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