Quality & Manufacturing Engineer I — Process Excellence

Parker; Euphemia (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality performance and continuous improvement on the shop floor through lean methods and data-driven practices. This hybrid role emphasizes problem solving, process optimization, and compliance across manufacturing operations.

The position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability, reduce variation, and sustain quality while supporting new product introduction and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, engineering documentation, and production support.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone, fault tree, and DMAIC.
• Investigates nonconformances, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and process escapes; defines containment, corrective and preventive actions.
• Supports QMS requirements aligned with standards, customer requirements, and Parker procedures.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Applies SPC, capability analysis, MSA, Pareto, trend analysis, and risk-based decisions.
• Leads or participates in CI projects to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Promotes a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Project execution

Communication skills

Problem-solving tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

8D

5 Why

Pareto analysis

Fishbone diagrams

SPC

MSA

PFMEA

Control plans

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality performance and continuous improvement on the shop floor through lean methods and data-driven practices. This hybrid role emphasizes problem solving, process optimization, and compliance across manufacturing operations.

The position partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability, reduce variation, and sustain quality while supporting new product introduction and process