Quality Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker HVAC Filtration Division is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, modify, and apply quality standards and evaluation methods for products and processes. The role focuses on statistical data to improve quality and guides data acquisition to meet division objectives.

The incumbent will coordinate inspections, implement quality systems, and support cost analyses for non-conforming items, while collaborating with customers and suppliers to drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• American Society for Quality certification desired.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality performance using statistical and analytical methods.
• Devise and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures for products, processes, and equipment.
• Develop and establish quality systems, inspection plans, and quality plans for proposals; ensure documentation compliance.
• Assess cost of non-conforming products/materials; determine responsibility and perform statistical analyses.
• Participate in failure analysis and corrective action investigations as a Material Review Board member.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on quality performance, trends, and corrective actions; conduct supplier audits.
• Design or specify inspection/testing mechanisms and equipment; conduct QA tests.
• Participate in product development reviews related to quality and manufacturing methods.
• Develop sampling plans and forms for recording/evaluating quality data; document procedures.
• Develop SPC by applying control charts and conducting hypothesis and distribution analyses.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean principles to production areas to improve products/processes.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and provide training material on quality control activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

About Parker HVAC Filtration Division

Parker HVAC Filtration Division, a part of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is a global leader in clean air solutions. We specialize in the design and manufacture of high-performance air filtration products that improve indoor air quality and protect people, processes, and equipment across a wide range of industries.

Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality air filtration technologies that meet the growing global demand for healthier indoor spaces. From commercial buildings to agricultural operations, data centers, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments, our solutions are trusted by customers worldwide to enhance efficiency and overall air quality.

At Parker HVAC Filtration Division, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member plays a critical role in our success. We are committed to developing talent, encouraging professional growth, and creating opportunities to make a lasting positive impact.

Join us and help shape the future of clean air.

Position Summary

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and evaluation methods for products and processes. Provides moderately complex statistical information for quality improvement by determining and applying testing methods and criteria. Coordinates and guides technical evaluations, analysis, and related data acquisition processes to ensure division quality objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.

2. Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans cost estimates, and technical quality plans for proposals. Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.

3. Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications by performing statistical analyses. May establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence.

4. Assures the timely processing of nonconforming materials and assists in the disposition process by participating in failure analysis and corrective action investigations as a member of the Material Review Board.

5. Coordinates with customers and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends and corrective action. Verifies compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by performing supplier audits and surveys. May initiate programs to improve supplier performance.

6. May design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, and conduct quality assurance tests. Develops experiments by applying factorial or other techniques as appropriate for product or process.

7. Participates on product development teams to review engineering releases and changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications as it relates to product quality.

8. Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.

9. Develops statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts. Analyzes data and trends by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.

10. Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production.

11. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.

12. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, maintaining American Society for Quality certification, and/or participating in professional associations.

13. Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Provides information and develops corrective action measures by interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies and assisting in internal and external audits. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Mentors new employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions typically through 2+ years of related experience
• American Society for Quality certification desired
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal  Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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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