Quality Engineer I: PQP-Driven Quality & CAPA

Parker Hannifin; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer I to drive and align with the Parker Quality Process (PQP) across site quality plans and inspections. You will contribute to FMEA, MSA, control plans, and CAPA activities while supporting data-driven decisions in manufacturing and lab environments.

In this role you will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams, perform inspection and audits, and help maintain the site QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 0–2 years of related quality experience.
• Foundational knowledge of FMEA, MSA, control plans, calibration, and inspection methods.
• Basic problem-solving and CAPA capabilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings; GD&T familiarity preferred.
• Proficient with data analysis (Excel) and basic SPC visualization.
• Experience with ERP/MES/QMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret requirements and translate into site-level quality plans and criteria.
• Own deployment of PQP tools and drive corrective actions for gaps.
• Lead creation/updating of FMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
• Perform MSA activities and support calibration compliance.
• Establish inspection reporting and analyze outcomes to identify systemic issues.
• Log nonconformances and generate routine quality reports.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, final inspection activities and decisions.
• Lead containment strategy and CAPA selection and verification.
• Ensure site QMS docs and audit readiness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally; communicate status and risks.
• Adhere to safety standards and Parker policies.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

FMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Calibration

Inspection Methods

Problem Solving

CAPA

GD&T

Reading Drawings

Excel

SPC

ERP/MES/QMS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree; 0-2 years

Tools

ERP/MES/QMS systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer I to drive and align with the Parker Quality Process (PQP) across site quality plans and inspections. You will contribute to FMEA, MSA, control plans, and CAPA activities while supporting data-driven decisions in manufacturing and lab environments.

In this role you will collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams, perform inspection and audits, and help maintain the site QMS.