Quality Engineer I: Lab Testing & Process Audits

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp. is seeking a Quality Inspector in McMinnville, Oregon, to monitor, test, and inspect products ensuring they meet standards and function as designed. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, audits, and root cause analysis to support manufacturing quality.

The role emphasizes systematic problem solving, data analysis, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in Parker Meggitt products.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality engineering processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Effective customer orientation.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems.
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and database management tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, tests, and inspects products to ensure they meet specified standards, are free of flaws, and function as designed.
• 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.
• Defines and conducts testing to ensure proper performance of Parker Meggitt products.
• Performs internal audits of processes using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate product analysis.
• Participates in root cause analysis initiatives for process-related concerns.
• Analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventative action.
• Determines document control requirements per regulatory guidelines; review inspection forms and records for accuracy and compliance.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering processes

Regulatory requirements

Systematic problem solving

Customer orientation

Procedural problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corp. is seeking a Quality Inspector in McMinnville, Oregon, to monitor, test, and inspect products ensuring they meet standards and function as designed. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, audits, and root cause analysis to support manufacturing quality.

The role emphasizes systematic problem solving, data analysis, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in Parker Meggitt products.