Jobs at New Hampshire Ball Bearings

Set up and operate multiple manufacturing machines to produce precision components according to drawings, process requirements, and quality standards. Responsibilities include adjusting machine parameters, replacing tooling and materials, inspecting parts with precision measuring equipment, troubleshooting equipment, performing first-article verification, maintaining records, training operators, and supporting continuous improvement. The role requires physical material handling, adherence to safety procedures, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Supervise Source Department personnel and quality control activities in a manufacturing environment. Manage scheduling, performance, training, and employee development while monitoring incoming inspection, in-process production, and assembly quality. Improve procedures, analyze data, communicate risks, support cross-functional goals, participate in quality projects, and address technical customer concerns.

Supervise second-shift manufacturing grind lines or highbay areas, leading production teams and ensuring safety, quality, and performance goals. Establish and analyze KPIs, troubleshoot root causes, coach employees, manage staffing and performance reviews, coordinate cross-functional communication, support purchasing and resource planning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires manufacturing leadership, knowledge of bearings, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Prepares journal entries, general ledger records, account reconciliations, financial schedules, variance analyses, and accounts payable/intercompany invoices. Ensures GAAP-compliant reporting, investigates invoice discrepancies, confirms outstanding receivables and payables, performs J-SOX testing, maintains documentation, and supports finance controllers with projects and special assignments.

Responsible for GAAP-compliant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting support, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, audits, and internal controls. Analyzes trends, improves accounting processes, consolidates reports, supports general ledger activities, and completes J-SOX testing. The role also assists with finance projects, employee onboarding, and accounting team development while ensuring accurate records and compliance.

Provide advanced administrative, operational, and compliance support for Facilities, Maintenance, EHS, and Capital Projects. Administer CMMS, manage purchasing and vendor coordination, assist capital project finances, maintain records, support EHS documentation, produce reports, coordinate security and facility administration, and provide departmental and meeting support.

Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement activities including risk assessments, root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC monitoring, audits (AS9100/AS13100/Nadcap), supplier performance oversight, training, APQP support, and corrective action implementation to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Lead design, implementation, and administration of company benefits programs (health, life, disability, leave, wellness, retirement). Ensure legal compliance, run open enrollment and audits, negotiate vendors, optimize processes, mentor benefits team, analyze data and employee feedback to shape strategy.

Monitor and improve manufacturing quality using SPC and statistical analysis. Maintain statistical databases, evaluate process capability, monitor real-time data, conduct MSA and Gauge R&R, train personnel on SPC tools, support Six Sigma/Lean projects, ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance, coordinate teams, and report performance metrics.

Lead and maintain quality systems across manufacturing: manage QMS, audits, APQP, FMEA, SPC analysis, supplier performance, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, training, and stakeholder communication to ensure AS9100/ISO9001 compliance and continuous improvement.

Provide high-level customer service and order support for assigned accounts: prepare quotes, process orders and returns, coordinate with Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing, perform export screening and ensure export compliance, and use company systems to manage customer communications and inventory allocations.

Lead all QA/QC activities for a manufacturing unit ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA/EASA). Manage audits, nonconformance/MRB, inspections, supplier quality, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, FMEA, and SPC. Supervise quality technicians, maintain QMS/traceability, and report KPIs to senior management.

Develop, test, deploy and maintain multi-tier applications through the full software development lifecycle. Work with business SMEs to gather specifications, design solutions, write and test code, document processes, train users, provide application support, and participate in on-call rotation.

Coordinate production planning for one or multiple products: schedule work orders, optimize production capacity, prepare production/sales/inventory reports, resolve inventory and scheduling issues with materials and manufacturing, manage risks to minimize schedule impact, and support departmental goals.

Provide floor-level quality engineering support including root-cause investigations, containment of WIP/stock, defect verification, MRB disposition, monthly metrics and reporting, source inspection backup, and internal audit support.

Lead and mentor the Product Engineering team for aerospace plain bearings, manage projects from concept through production, serve as technical liaison to customers, drive design/analysis/testing (FEA/CAD), ensure compliance/export control, support costing and sales, and coordinate cross-functional R&D and manufacturing activities to meet aerospace certification and quality standards.

Serve as strategic HR business partner and operational leader for a 500+ employee manufacturing division. Drive workforce planning, payroll compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, compliance, and HR staff development. Advise divisional leadership using HR metrics and analytics, partner with EH&S on worker's compensation, and update policies and handbooks with legal oversight.

Provide customer-facing product engineering for plain bearings, support NPI and qualification, resolve technical issues, and lead cross-functional special projects addressing material obsolescence, process changes, regulatory compliance, and supply chain risks.

Lead and manage a manufacturing unit (1st shift), driving production, quality, safety and continuous improvement. Set KPIs, manage staffing/scheduling, coach supervisors, troubleshoot performance issues, oversee equipment/product flow, conduct performance reviews, and support cross-functional initiatives and strategy rollout.

Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes from blueprints using GD&T. Fabricate fixtures, perform machine setups, prove part programs, inspect parts, troubleshoot equipment, maintain safety and cleanliness, and produce finished components independently.