Quality and Manufacturing Engineer I

Parker Hannifin; Lewisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations through quality performance and lean practices. The hybrid role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, process validation, and data-driven improvement initiatives across both quality and manufacturing functions.

The ideal candidate will lead or support RCA, CAPA, and production readiness activities, while developing work instructions, tooling improvements, and process optimizations for safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods.
• Investigates nonconformances, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and process escapes; defines containment, corrective and preventive actions.
• Supports quality management system requirements in alignment with standards and Parker Hannifin procedures.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Applies statistical methods and quality tools (SPC, MSA, Pareto, etc.) for data-driven decisions.
• Leads or participates in continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Statistical analysis (SPC/MSA)

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PFMEA/Control plans

DMAIC methodology

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality and Manufacturing Engineer is a hybrid role responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing operations through a balanced focus on quality performance, continuous improvement, and manufacturing process execution. The role applies engineering principles, problem-solving methodologies, statistical tools, and lean manufacturing practices to reduce variation, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and sustain compliance.

This position is expected to lead or support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, process validations, production readiness activities, work instruction development, tooling and equipment improvements, and data-driven improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

Quality Engineering / Continuous Improvement Responsibilities — Approximately 50%

• Leads and supports root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, fault tree analysis, and DMAIC.
• Investigates internal and external nonconformances, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and process escapes; defines effective containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Supports implementation and maintenance of quality management system requirements in alignment with applicable standards, customer requirements, and Parker Hannifin procedures.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve process capability, reduce variation, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Applies statistical methods and quality tools, including SPC, capability analysis, measurement system analysis, Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and risk-based decision making.
• Leads or participates in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste, improving quality, increasing throughput, and enhancing operational performance.
• Promotes a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Manufacturing Engineering Responsibilities — Approximately 50%

• Develops, improves, and sustains manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing work instructions, routings, process documentation, standard work, setup sheets, and visual aids.
• Supports production floor activities by troubleshooting process issues, equipment concerns, tooling problems, assembly challenges, and workflow constraints.
• Evaluates and improves production methods, layouts, fixtures, tooling, equipment, and material flow to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Supports new product introduction, process changes, production transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Assists with equipment selection, installation, qualification, validation, and ongoing process optimization.
• Collaborates with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to resolve equipment reliability issues and improve uptime.
• Identifies and implements lean manufacturing improvements such as 5S, standard work, visual management, mistake-proofing, cellular flow, changeover reduction, and waste elimination.
• Ensures manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and operational requirements.
• Provides technical support and training to production personnel on new or revised processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, engineering documentation, and production support.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in motion and control technologies, industrial manufacturing, precision machining, assembly, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, or related industries.
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or similar standards.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Proficiency with quality and problem-solving tools, including 8D, 5 Why, Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to cross-functional audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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