Quality Coordinator

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Baldwin Filters, is seeking a Quality Assurance leader to drive QA initiatives across manufacturing teams. You will coordinate audits, investigations, and continuous improvement projects to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes leading a QA team, interface with suppliers and customers, and ensuring PPAP/APQP processes are followed to achieve quality objectives and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education and five years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools and ISO quality standards.
• Preference for associate degree in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA team and report quality outcomes.
• Coordinate audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure PPAP/APQP compliance and data submissions.
• Support customers and suppliers on QA activities.
• Maintain compliance with Reach/RoHS/UL standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Audits

Process Improvement

Supplier Quality

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

IMDS

QMS software

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Marketing Statement:

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers' engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry's broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide:

• On-Highway (Heavy Duty)
• On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)
• Construction
• Agricultural
• Oil & Gas
• Mining & Power Generation
• Marine

Join Our Team:

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. Join the Parker team and realize your future in making a positive impact on the world.

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works with all areas of the organization and deals directly with suppliers and customers to improve the quality
of the products, services, and systems of Baldwin Filters.

Responsibilities

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead and coordinate the Quality Assurance team and provide reports to communicate outcomes of
quality activities.
* Serve as a resource and communication point for decisions pertaining to products, processes,
and quality requirements.
* Lead and work with the QA team on investigations and strategy for customer complaints and
non-conforming issues.
* Lead and implement internal audits, preparing and presenting audit reports.
* Serve as an escalation point for conformity issues, communicating issues to applicable
personnel.
2. Support internal and external customers and supplier with quality assurance related activities.
* Quality representative for new product introductions, change management, and continuous
improvements.
* Quality representative for internal, customer, and supplier corrective actions
* Quality representative for GEMBAs, HPTs, Kaizen events, 5S, 2
nd and 3rd party audits.
* Identify, organize, facilitate training needs to meet quality standards.
* Facilitate and support projects and other initiative which align with strategic, quality, and
continuous improvements goals.
* Notify customers for deviations and changes to products and processes.
3. Manage product quality planning and compliance activities and provide reports to communicate
outcomes of quality activities as assigned.
* APQP timing plans.
* Supplier PPAP requirements.
* Data collection and data entry for IMDS submissions.
* Compliance with Reach/RoHS, Prop 65, UL.
* Process FMEAs.
* Gage and test equipment.
* Control plans.
* Inspection standards and MSA.
* Procedures, work instructions, inspection forms.
* SPC for critical dimensions and process capability.
* PPAP preparation and submission to customers.
* QMS compliance.
4. Other responsibilities and duties.
* Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, standards, and practices
* Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and under control
* Work in a team environment
* Work flexible hours, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
* Rotate jobs as needed
* Other duties, consistent with skills and experience, as directed by Supervisor /Manager

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: High School education. Five years quality experience in a manufacturing environment. General
knowledge of the AIAG Core Tools and ISO Quality Standards.

Preferred: Associate degree in business administration, manufacturing technology or related courses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
"Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor"

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.