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. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) or work equivalent, field of study: Engineering.