Quality Engineer C/B/A

Purpose of Job

Quality Engineer acts as a resource in maintaining and improving the NSK’s Automotive Quality Assurance System.  Responsible to develop new and/or revise existing Quality Systems and Standards, in conjunction with established internal and external standards.  Develop and provide training for the implementation of these standards.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Reviews Customer and NSKA provided QA expectations and provides communication to the other departments as required.
• Understands and supports the customer requirements, AIAG requirements, and IATF/ISO requirements to assure NSK is in compliance with all applicable standards.
• Supports internal and external IATF/ISO audits and special assessments when applicable to the site.
• Oversees and provides guidance on NSK document control system and corrective action process.
• Reviews contents of PPAP’s and other supplier documentation prior to approval.
• Participates in APQP for all new programs and engineering changes.
• Maintains Change management associated with the Quality of the products produced and the requirements set forth by the Customers.
• Conducts supplier audits as well as performs follow-up for corrective actions.
• Monitors Supply base utilizing NSK’s database and ensuring NSK’s expectations are understood.
• Reviews and updates quality expectations, policies, and procedures as required for NSK departments.
• Supports other aspects of Quality assurance including Part Quality, Process Quality, and Systems Quality where needed.