The Quality Engineer has direct responsibility for implementing, maintaining, and facilitating continuous quality improvement objectives primarily in the Bearings department.

The application of quality tools (SPC, DOE, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, etc.) to meet facility, customer, and quality system requirements is a critical part of this position. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required in order to interface with customers, operators, and staff as well as the evaluation of effectiveness of inspection and process control mechanisms which are an integral part of this position.

Development of systems and procedures, training of personnel in the use of quality tools, and continual monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators is required. This role may require supervision of at least two to three technician/inspectors.