Quality Engineer 2
Parker Hannifin
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Job summary
Parker Hannifin's Parker Meggitt site in Simi Valley, CA seeks a Quality Engineer 2 to implement and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring products meet drawings, specs, customer requirements and aviation regulations.
You will lead cross-functional teams, perform root-cause analysis, develop control plans, audits, PFMEAs, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to continuously improve processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, or technical field.
- 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing quality engineer or in related position.
- ASQ Quality Engineer certification is a nice-to-have.
- Experience maintaining an AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Familiar with procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering/mfg documents.
- Able to apply Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC) and tools (ANOVA, SPC, DOE, MSA, FMEA).
- Proficient with standard business software and/or data analysis tools.
- Experience in Military Aerospace Industry and knowledge of IPC/J-STD specifications.
Responsibilities
- Execute the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System for the assigned product lines.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure quality compliance and communicate with suppliers and customers.
- Evaluate non-conforming material and customer returns; implement inspection plans with suppliers.
- Prepare and present audit findings and drive corrective actions.
- Create and maintain quality plans, PFMEAs, and control plans.
- Support internal and external audits and supplier qualification activities.
- Assist Manufacturing/Design Engineering to plan and execute product testing.
- Apply lean and error-proofing to develop robust processes that ensure quality.
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Job description
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.
- Quality Engineer 2 is responsible for implementing the Quality Management System to ensure delivered product is consistent with Parker’s engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements and government and/or aviation regulations.
- The Quality Engineer 2 will provide Quality Engineering support for all Quality aspects of product realization including design controls, inspection plans, assembly process controls, test and delivery. Work collaboratively with functions of the organization.
- Execute the development, implementation and the continued improvement of the Quality Management System for the assigned product lines.
- Will work with internal Team Members and outside suppliers and customers. Will participate on and lead cross-functional teams.
- Evaluate and disposition non-conforming material and customer returns in a timely manner. Work with supplier quality to put in place inspection plans for receiving inspection and suppliers. Ensure customer requirements are flown-down to suppliers.
- Effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to questions from Team Members, Suppliers and Customers
- Create compliance matrices for customer specifications, quality requirements, and contractual documents
- Author and tailor quality assurance plans
- Lead and support customer, internal and thirty party audits as required
- Collect data, establish facts, define problems, and perform problem solving activities for issues identified within our production processes
- Perform root cause investigations and identify corrective actions to reduce customer escapes, resolve customer complaints and reduce internal rejections
- Partner with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to plan, review and implement product testing
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering to solve fabrication problems as they arise
- Utilize lean manufacturing, error proofing and continuous improvement initiatives to support Operations by assisting in development of robust processes that assures quality products and services.
- Participate in the generation of PFMEAs and generate control plans.
- Complete gauge studies, evaluate process capability and implement process control plans
- May work in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real-world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment to aid in quality inspections and assessments.
- Performs internal Quality System Audits as required.
- Education requirement: 4-years bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, or technical degree.
- Years of experience: min. 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing quality engineer or in related position.
- Certification: ASQ Quality Engineer certification is nice to have.
- Experience includes maintaining an AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Familiar with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents.
- Must have the ability to solve simple problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques for Quality and Manufacturing functions using Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA).
- Use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools
- Experience in Military Aerospace Industry required and knowledge of IPC and J-STD specifications.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or move to other locations within or outside the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee is occasionally required to travel.
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.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.
we offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs.
- Pay Range: $84,915 to $141,320 annually
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
- 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.
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 Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
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