Quality Engineer I: Drive QA, Processes & Improvement

Parker; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer I to implement and uphold the Parker Quality Process (PQP) ensuring products, services, and processes meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. The role executes structured assignments using established quality procedures and tools, supporting issue resolution and site projects with guidance from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities include deploying PQP tools, creating or updating FMEAs and Control Plans, conducting MSA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements; translates requirements into site-level quality plans, controls, and acceptance criteria.
• Owns deployment and governance of PQP tools and quality procedures at the site; evaluates effectiveness and drives corrective actions for gaps.
• Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance.
• Establishes inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; analyzes inspection outcomes, identifies systemic issues, and communicates actionable insights to leadership.
• Leads containment strategy and cross-functional root cause investigations; determines appropriate analytical tools and drives CAPA selection, implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders.
• Owns elements of the site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for audits.
• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.

Skills

FMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Calibration

APQP

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP/MES/QMS

GD&T

Gage R&R

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer I to implement and uphold the Parker Quality Process (PQP) ensuring products, services, and processes meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. The role executes structured assignments using established quality procedures and tools, supporting issue resolution and site projects with guidance from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities include deploying PQP tools, creating or updating FMEAs and Control Plans, conducting MSA and