Quality & Manufacturing Engineer I — Process Excellence

Parker Electromechanical; Lewisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations through quality performance and lean practices. The hybrid role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, process validation, and data-driven improvement initiatives across both quality and manufacturing functions.

The ideal candidate will lead or support RCA, CAPA, and production readiness activities, while developing work instructions, tooling improvements, and process optimizations for safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods.
• Investigates nonconformances, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and process escapes; defines containment, corrective and preventive actions.
• Supports quality management system requirements in alignment with standards and Parker Hannifin procedures.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Applies statistical methods and quality tools (SPC, MSA, Pareto, etc.) for data-driven decisions.
• Leads or participates in continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Statistical analysis (SPC/MSA)

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PFMEA/Control plans

DMAIC methodology

Job description

Parker Hannifin seeks a Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations through quality performance and lean practices. The hybrid role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, process validation, and data-driven improvement initiatives across both quality and manufacturing functions.

The ideal candidate will lead or support RCA, CAPA, and production readiness activities, while developing work instructions, tooling improvements, and process optimizations for safe,