Quality Engineer II

Parker Hannifin; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality Engineer II at our Ravenna, OH site. This role blends hands-on testing with process improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality products and services.

You will define quality standards, manage PQP tools, conduct MSA, CAPA, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle, reporting to the Quality Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality analysis or software testing (manual and/or automated).
• ASQ certification desired.
• Knowledge of QS9000/ISO900 and TSI6949 systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Interprets customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP 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 MSA activities (gage R&R) and supports calibration compliance.
• Audits and drives improvement in inspection reporting and data integrity controls; logs nonconformances and generates quality reports.
• Leads containment strategy and cross-functional root-cause investigations; drives CAPA selection and verification.
• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; supports audit readiness and action tracking.
• Plans and leads internal audits; represents site during external audits and drives corrective actions.

Skills

Quality analysis

Software testing

Six Sigma

Lean tools

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

ASQ certification desired

Tools

Data analysis tools

Standard business software

Job description

About Us

Join a Fortune 500 company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At Parker, we empower our Team Members to drive change, foster teamwork, and deliver superior products and services to our customers worldwide.

Org Marketing Statement

About Us

Join a Fortune 500 company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At Parker, we empower our Team Members to drive change, foster teamwork, and deliver superior products and services to our customers worldwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer II is a site level role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services through structured testing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role typically blends hands‑on test execution with test planning, light automation, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. The Quality Engineer II helps define quality standards, identify defects and root causes, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Scope/Supervision And Interaction

___ Has Direct Reports _X_ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Reports to Quality Supervisor/Manager.

Interfaces with Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Departments

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:
  • Drive to Parker Quality Process (PQP) methodologies and principles through deployment of PQP tools within the site.
  • Leads the creation or updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions and related documentation under guidance.
  • Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance.
• Audits and drives improvement in inspection reporting to requirements and data integrity controls; utilizes inspection outcomes to identifies systemic issues, implements and drive a plan to solve or improve the inspection process:
  • Collect, review, and maintain inspection records; log nonconformances; generate routine quality reports.
  • Oversees the incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. Drives decisions around quality inspections to ensure they meet requirements.
• Leads containment strategy and cross-functional root cause investigations; determines appropriate analytical tools and drives CAPA selection, implementation, and effectiveness verification.:
  • Ensures containment, root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Owns and tracks action item completion for effective verification with the responsible functions.
• 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 customer/regulatory/ISO audits.
• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the location:
  • Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status in all directions within the location or division, creates containment actions for risks.
  • Strong communication stakeholders to enable resource alignment and timely completion of project.
  • Coordinate with primary functions (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain) to resolve issues.
• Adhere to compliance and safety standards:
  • Follow Parker policies, procedures, and applicable quality management system requirements.
  • Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality analysis or software testing (manual and/or automated)
• American Society for Quality certification desired.
• Thorough knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.
• Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback and self-development activities.
• Six Sigma and Lean tools experience is desired.
• Experience in maintaining and improving QS9000/ISO900 and TSI6949 Systems is desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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”)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

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.