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Quality Associate Engineer - Chatsworth, CA

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc
United States, California, Chatsworth
Oct 13, 2025
Back Quality Associate Engineer #NHBC-177 Chatsworth, California, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Location Chatsworth, CA Shift 1st Shift About Us New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us. NHBB's Precision Division is based in the western corner of the San Fernando Valley surrounded by the Santa Susanna Mountains to the west and Los Angeles to the east. We are always on the lookout for outstanding individuals with a strong work ethic, creative spirit and positive attitude. If you have what it takes to be successful and our NHBB Values speak to you, apply now. Job Description Associate Quality Engineer Occupational Summary: Position is responsible to lead, facilitate and support quality improvements in a machine shop environment using progressive problem-solving techniques and statistical methodology. Be part of and work with the Manufacturing teams to improve quality and develop solid corrective actions. Responsible for area quality metrics, data collection and analysis. Monitor key process parameters. Lead and support quality initiatives. Communicate quality aspects within a team approach to drive improvements. Daily interaction with operators and supervision to identify and improve product and process quality. Perform internal quality audits. Oversight and training of quality related process and systems. Essential Functions: Analyze Capability Studies and work with operators and Department Team when issues arise Coordinate, perform and analyze Gage R&Rs and help facilitate improvements Issue CARs to the department teams to facilitate RCCA investigations Schedule Deep Dives for large scrap events Conduct internal audits Review DMR benches daily for signatures and or issues Engage and support employees daily on quality issues and concerns Analyze scrap data and report findings to the team Support the creation of Quality Steering Committee presentations Schedule and facilitate Department Team meetings to discuss CARs, Scrap, Rework, A3s Education & Experience: Four-year degree and ASQ certifications with prior aerospace industry experience preferred or two-year degree with machine shop experience required. Job Skills/Abilities: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Ability to handle multiple projects and daily activities. Must be organized, resourceful, self-motivated and able to work independently. Other Requirements: Must be able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization. All positions require successful completion of a pre-hire drug screen and background check. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.