Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer – Supplier Quality

American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation has been servicing the automotive industry for over 100 years. With more than fifty plants worldwide, NTN is the third largest bearing manufacturer in the world. NTN Bearing Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer of anti-friction bearings in the United States. We service numerous other industries to include but not limited to, Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Automation and Wind & Energy. For more information regarding our organization, please visit us at www.ntnamericas.com

NTN USA Corporation has an immediate opening in our Quality Assurance Department for a Quality Assurance Engineer – Supplier Quality. This individual will report to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

· Understand and support company quality objectives

· Understand the manufacturing process flow of each internal and external manufacturing process.

· In depth knowledge of how supplier – supplied part quality can impact internal processes

· Strong follow up skills required

· Ability to define root cause (analysis) and determine corrective actions for internal and external quality problems.

· Ability to speak English Fluently and Ability to lead meetings is mandatory.

· Ability to work with suppliers to develop and monitor new product quality and address quality related issues.

· Conduct Supplier Quality Audits

· Provide information for supplier quarterly scorecards

· Evaluate and approve supplier PPAP

· Provide Support for other ANBM Departments

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Direct supervision of incoming quality hourly staff members and ability to work closely with suppliers and hourly – salaried ANBM Staff Members is required.

Competencies

· Ability to speak English fluently is mandatory. Ability to lead meetings is required. Ability to define root cause (analysis) and determine corrective actions for internal and external quality problems is mandatory.

· Requires strong follow up skills to make sure related activities are on time.

· Understand the manufacturing process flow of each internal and external manufacturing process. In depth knowledge of how the supplier supplied part quality can impact internal processes.

· Analyze and validate the quality of product made from internal and external manufacturing processes.

· Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

· Ability to use automotive quality core tools – APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.

· Develop standards related to manufacturing processes.

· Must be able to work directly with suppliers and be able to cascade customer specific requirements to each tier of the supply base.

· Work closely with NTN Sales and Applications Engineering Staff for all new and current product and process changes.

· Ability to use inventory control system. – JD Edwards Inventory Experience is a Plus

· IATF Certified Auditor

· VDA Certified Auditor Preferred.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, background and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.

· 3 years of quality manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

· Experience in automotive industry preferred.

Language Skills

· English

· Spanish (a plus)

· Japanese (a plus)

Mathematical Skills

· High school level math skills, statistics

Reasoning Ability

· Ability to problem - solve involving manufacturing processes that can influence or change product quality.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software is a plus.

Experience with drafting software (i.e. MicroCADAM, Solidworks,etc.) is a plus.

· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

· Other Skills and Abilities

· Other Qualifications

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, fingers, be able to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Bump caps, steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses are required in all production areas. Hearing protection is encouraged and may be required in specific areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation follows standard COVID Protocol per Department of Labor Guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elgin, IL 60123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• English: 1 year (Required)
• Quality assurance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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