Unit Manager, Quality - Peterborough, NH
 New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc | |
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, New Hampshire, Peterborough | |
| 175 Jaffrey Road (Show on map) | |
 Feb 28, 2026 | |
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Responsible for leading all quality assurance and control activities within a designated manufacturing unit. This role ensures strict compliance with aerospace industry regulations (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA) and customer-specific requirements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and a zero-defect culture.
Responsibilities: * Quality Management System (QMS) Maintenance: Implement and maintain the unit's QMS in alignment with standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP. * Compliance and Auditing: Lead and coordinate internal, customer, and regulatory audits (e.g., FAA, EASA) and ensure the timely closure of corrective actions. * Nonconformance Management: Oversee nonconformance investigations, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and the implementation of robust Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA). * Inspection and Testing: Manage and provide technical guidance to quality technicians and inspectors, overseeing the inspection of incoming materials, in-process production, and final products to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications. * Continuous Improvement: Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, FMEA, and SPC to reduce defects, scrap, and rework. * Documentation and Traceability: Maintain meticulous quality documentation, inspection records, and ensure full product traceability for all manufacturing processes. * Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements, resolve issues, and ensure quality compliance across departments. * Supplier Quality: Support supplier quality management activities, including supplier assessments and corrective actions for non-conforming materials. * Reporting: Monitor, analyze, and report on key quality performance indicators (KPIs) to unit and senior management, using data-driven problem-solving to improve performance. Job Skills & Abilities: * Thorough working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102 (FAI), and NADCAP * Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA). * Expertise in GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). * Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, SPC, APQP) and experience with ERP/QMS software systems. * Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail. * A commitment to fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field is typically required. * ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification. * Relevant experience in quality management within an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to access all production and office areas of NHBB facilities. * Must be able to travel occasionally, as required (<5%) If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, we invite you to apply today at NH Ball Bearings! WORK AUTHORIZATION: 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. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person #NHB123 | |