Quality Engineer I: QA & Process Excellence

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

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in North Haven, CT seeks a Quality Engineer I to implement the Parker Quality Process (PQP) and assure products, services, and processes meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. The role uses structured assignments and quality tools under guidance to improve performance.

Responsibilities include deploying PQP tools, maintaining documentation, conducting MSA activities, leading containment and CAPA efforts, and supporting audits and continuous improvement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Engineering degree preferred
• Foundational knowledge of FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, calibration practices, and inspection methods
• Competencies in data analysis and quality visualization

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements; translate into site-level quality plans and acceptance criteria
• Own deployment and governance of PQP tools; drive corrective actions for gaps
• Lead creation/updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions and related documentation
• Perform MSA activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance
• Establish inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; log nonconformances
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities; drive quality decisions
• Lead containment strategy and cross-functional root-cause investigations; drive CAPA selection and verification
• Analyze site quality using SPC and KPI dashboards; set investigation priorities
• Maintain site QMS documentation framework; readiness for audits
• Plan and lead internal audits; support external audits

Skills

FMEA & MSA

Control Plans

GD&T

Excel & SPC

ERP/MES/QMS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Gage R&R (MSA)

ERP/MES/QMS systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin in North Haven, CT seeks a Quality Engineer I to implement the Parker Quality Process (PQP) and assure products, services, and processes meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. The role uses structured assignments and quality tools under guidance to improve performance.

Responsibilities include deploying PQP tools, maintaining documentation, conducting MSA activities, leading containment and CAPA efforts, and supporting audits and continuous improvement with