Quality Inspector Sr

Parker Hannifin; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Sr. Quality Inspector to perform semi‑complex inspections on machined parts, read blueprints, interpret drawings, and determine acceptance or rejection in line with specifications.

Under limited guidance, you will calibrate test equipment, conduct NDT where required, maintain records, and support external inspections. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement in a high‑reliability aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years related inspection, calibration, or NDT experience in manufacturing or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• May be certified as a Level II NDT Inspector in two or more disciplines.
• MIL‑STD‑410 and PES1‑29 certifications may be required.
• Preferred experience with ANSI Y 14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate acceptance/rejection records and certifications.
• Determine acceptance/rejection after inspection/calibration of parts/tools/instruments.
• Identify defects and document calibration history.
• Perform semi‑complex inspections on machined parts with various instruments.
• Adapt inspection setups for samples, forgings, and castings; check tool/jig layouts.
• Perform first article and envelope inspections; interpret drawings and specs.
• Measure hole locations and centerlines to control machining cycles.
• Investigate causes of customer return failures and support inspectors as needed.
• Calibrate semi‑complex measuring/test equipment and set up conditions.
• Perform ND tests and routine equipment checks as required.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and maintain clean, organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Trigonometry

Shop mathematics

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NDT Level II certification (MIL-STD-410 / PES1-29)

Tools

CMM operations

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Job Title: Sr. Quality Inspector

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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.

Position Summary

With limited guidance in a team environment, responsible for various semi‐complex inspection requirements.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date acceptance and rejection records and/or certifications systems as required by the applicable specifications.
• Determine acceptance or rejection after inspection and/or calibration of parts, tools, instruments, or x‑ray film.
• Identify defective conditions and test failures and prepare all appropriate documentation and/or calibration history.
• INSPECTION
• Perform semi‐complex inspection on detailed machined parts using a wide variety of measuring instruments to determine acceptability or rejections of parts and/or parts finish.
• Adapt and develop inspection set‑ups to check sample parts, forgings, and castings. Check tool and jig layouts.
• Perform first article and envelope inspection, source inspections, and/or semi‐complex surface plate set‑ups.
• Interpret specifications, charts, manuals, and other data to arrive at acceptance or rejection. Use mathematics to convert blueprint dimension and tolerances. Work within the guidelines of drawings, schematics, blueprints, route sheets, travelers, quality directives, technical engineering specifications, customer's specifications, and military standards.
• Layout and measure hole locations and centerlines on castings, forgings, and machine parts to maintain control of machining cycle during manufacture.
• Determine acceptance or rejection after inspecting parts, tools, instruments, or x‑ray film. Identify causes of defective conditions and test failures and prepare all appropriate documentation.
• Investigate cause of customer return failures. Perform inspections to applicable specifications within assembly, test, and shipping departments. Assist customer/government source inspectors as necessary.
• CALIBRATION
• Perform calibration on various types of semi‑complex measuring and test equipment.
• Set‑up calibration test conditions interpreting calibration procedures, specifications, manufacturing instructions or related documents.
• Document and evaluate historical data to determine calibration intervals.
• Diagnose and calibrate newly acquired equipment.
• NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment and material checks.
• Perform pre‑inspection and post‑inspection cleaning.
• Set‑up equipment and conduct tests of a semi‑complex scope.
• Perform complete inspections in accordance with the applicable specifications, standards and other contractual documents.
• Interpret, evaluate and document inspection results in accordance with approved procedures.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a FOD free work area.

Qualifications

Perform other related responsibilities.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years related inspection, calibration, or NDT experience in manufacturing or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities. Aerospace experience preferred.

May be required to be certified as a Level II Nondestructive Test Inspector in two or more disciplines.

Certification must be in accordance with MIL‑STD‑410 and PES1‑29.

Preferred experience of CMM operations, background in dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of applicable military standards or specifications required.

Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, customer's specifications and internal drawings and procedures.

Possess working knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry.

Personal hand tools may be required.

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.

Conditions of Employment

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

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs,

• 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 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

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.

Drug-Free Workplace