Quality Engineer I

Parker Hannifin Corporation; South Kearsarge (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer in the United States with 0–2 years’ experience in quality or manufacturing. You will analyze customer and regulatory requirements, provide technical direction to manufacturing, and drive process improvements across quality systems.

You will lead major quality projects, participate in design reviews, and support certification efforts while promoting a Zero Defects culture and RCCA using the 8-D method.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in the quality or manufacturing field.
• Knowledge of aerospace or industrial quality and inspection systems.
• Experience with quality engineering techniques, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Determine customer and regulatory quality requirements and analyze for compatibility with Parker Lord products and processes.
• Provide technical directions to manufacturing, production, and support staff and resolve manufacturing difficulties.
• Analyze quality trends and participate in process improvement activities.
• Lead/Coordinate internal activities in support of major customer, regulatory, and third-party certification efforts.
• Develop and improve quality systems and processes to assure customer satisfaction and lead quality audits.
• Lead major quality projects and programs with NPI teams to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection/test methods with timely implementation.
• Participate in design reviews and risk analysis for new products/materials and technologies.
• Foster a Zero Defects culture and facilitate RCCA using 8-D format across disciplines.
• Apply advanced technical principles and contribute to new Parker Lord concepts.
• Lead portions of large projects as a team member.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

SAP quality modules

AS standards

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Determine customer and regulatory quality requirements and analyze for compatibility with Parker Lord products and processes. Resolve differences internally and/or with customer or regulatory agency.
• Provide technical directions to manufacturing, production, and support staff and provide resolution of manufacturing difficulties.
• Analyze quality trends and participate in process improvement activities.
• Lead/Coordinate internal activities in support of major customer, regulatory, and third-party certification efforts.
• Develop and improve quality systems and processes to assure customer satisfaction. Lead quality audits to assess compliance and effectiveness.
• Lead major quality projects and programs. Participate with the new product introduction teams to assure all pertinent quality requirements and objectives are understood, communicated and met throughout product lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain detailed quality plans, control plans, inspection/test plans and inspection/test methods for assigned products/materials. Provide direction to affected personnel to ensure complete and timely implementation of the plans.
• Participate in design reviews and risk analysis for new products/materials and technologies. Follow-up to assure resolution of problem areas.
• Foster a Zero Defects culture and facilitate Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) using 8-D format across all disciplines.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts within Parker Lord.
• Lead portions of large projects as a team member.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in the quality or manufacturing field.
• A solid working knowledge of aerospace or industrial quality and inspection systems and have knowledge of quality engineering techniques with an emphasis on root cause analysis.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including a high degree of comfort in presenting advanced quality concepts, plans, and technical data, to various audiences from shop floor personnel to management and customers.
• Must work well in team-based environment as a leader, facilitator, and/or individual contributor.
• Possess project management skills in relation to planning, managing, and closing projects.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
• Knowledge of SAP quality modules.
• Knowledge of AS Standards.

Preferred

• Familiarity with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Engineer, and/or Auditor certification

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

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.