Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Quality Engineer II to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to implement quality systems, conduct audits, and analyze data to drive improvements. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing manufacturing processes. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of aviation. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your skills and fosters professional growth through comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability Programs

Adoption Assistance

Financial Planning Assistance

Supplemental Benefit Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a Quality-related position in manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quality management with AS9100 involvement and audits.
• Coordinate corrective actions and conduct root cause analysis.
• Develop product inspection plans and control plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ASQ CQA Certification

CQE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

MRP System

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Oro Valley, AZ, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier of camera systems, energy storage products, and security systems in aerospace markets. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Textron, among others

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
•Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
•401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
•Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
•Career development and tuition reimbursement
•Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
•Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
•Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Position Summary
The Quality Engineer II position directly supports the Quality Manager in embracing key departmental objectives geared towards overall customer satisfaction. The Quality Engineer works within the quality team to ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product and is tasked with creating documentation, devising quality tests and defining the criteria a test result should meet. They play a key role in resolving issues when they arise.

Responsibilities
•AS9100 involvement and internal & external auditing
•Corrective action coordination and in-depth root cause analysis
•Customer and supplier interaction (e.g. program management reviews, supplier audits, customer audits)
•Monitoring and use of customer databases
•Lean Enterprise and Lean Manufacturing tools
•Use of Statistical tools
•DPPM daily monitoring and countermeasures
•First Article Inspection IAW AS9102
•Process problem solving and improvement
•Involvement with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process
•Reliability (MTBF, MTBUR) calculations
•Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) analysis and reporting
•Develop product Inspection plans/Control plans
•Material Review Board (MRB) membership
•Oversight and coordination of tool/equipment calibration
•Other responsibilities as assigned
•Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Physical Requirements
•Approximately 90% sitting and 10% standing/walking about in-door Company facilities.
•Perform continuous uninterrupted visual inspections, with and without magnifying devices.
•Use hand tools, measuring devices, and magnifying devices (e.g. gauges, calipers, rulers.)
•Perform major hand grasping and fine finger manipulations using both hands.
•Perform repeated lifting from floor, table and shelf.
•Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded.
•Read written/printed specifications and drawings.
•Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling.
•Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces.
•Must be able to lift minimum of 25 lbs.
•Must have a visual acuity of 20/25 in at least one eye, either correct or uncorrected.

Qualifications
•Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering or a Quality-related technical discipline required.
•Certifications: ASQ CQA, CQE beneficial
•Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing setting with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality-related position preferred
•Analytical skills – need to be able to spot problems quickly and find the underlying causes so changes can be made
•Critical thinking – once problems are identified, solutions and improvements must be found. This might involve thinking about a process, procedure or problem in a completely new way.
•Attention to detail – as the people responsible for the creation and implementation of quality systems, as well as the people who notice and report on problems, every detail must be noticed and acted upon when necessary
•Numerical skills – statistical analysis can be a big part of a quality engineering role
•Communications skills – strong written and verbal communication skills are key. Must be able to relay potentially complex ideas to a wide range of audiences – both in personal consultations but also through company SOPs and quality documentation. Ability to effectively handle significant inquiries and/or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and third party auditors
•Team working skills – working as part of the quality team, and in close coordination with other teams throughout the manufacturing facility (as well as potential for interaction with suppliers and customers) is a key part of quality engineering
•Working knowledge of inspection techniques, procedures, instruments, etc.
•Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, and Six Sigma
•Experience with and demonstrated understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 requirements
•Previous experience with printed circuit board electronics (preferred)
•Familiarity with J-STD and IPC standards (preferred)
•Experience with FAA regulatory requirements (14 CFR parts 21, 43, 65,120, & 145)
•Proficient using Microsoft Office products, databases, Minitab and MRP system

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.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go tohttp://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf andhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.