The Timken Company

Senior Quality Analyst / Engineer

The Timken Company • $75K — $95K *
Lincolnton, NC 28092In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.
  • Strong experience with RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, control plans, and PPAP.
  • Proficient in statistical tools and software such as Minitab or Python/R.
  • Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent is a plus.
  • Experience in automotive/aerospace/industrial bearings or mechanical power transmission products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality management through audits and customer communications.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for complex issues using structured methods.
  • Drive corrective actions through CAPA processes and effectiveness checks.
  • Maintain FMEA, control plans, and product quality standards collaboratively.
  • Manage supplier quality through audits, agreements, and corrective actions.
  • Build and analyze quality data systems while reporting metrics.
  • Mentor teams on quality tools and practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Benefits

  • Mentoring and training opportunities.
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Participation in customer technical reviews and audits.
Full Job Description
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.

About The Timken Company

The Timken Company is a global manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products. It operates through two segments: Mobile Industries and Process Industries. The Mobile Industries segment offers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and related products and services for truck, rail, and other mobile applications. The Process Industries segment provides bearings, power transmission components, and related services for industrial markets, including heavy and general industrial, energy, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
Learn more about The Timken Company
Size
18,029 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$284.5 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ
TKR
* Ladders Estimates

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