Quality Systems Engineer II

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to lead the site Quality Management System (QMS) development, deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement. You will ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and Parker requirements while enabling operational excellence and a Zero Defects culture.

You will act as a cross‑functional SME for quality‑system processes, audits, CAPA, risk management, document control, and training effectiveness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering, quality, or related field.
• Experience implementing and maintaining AS9100/ISO9001 compliant QMS.
• Proven ability to lead audits and CAPA programs.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and document control processes.
• Experience with training, management review, and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the site QMS in alignment with AS9100/ISO 9001 and Parker requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and verify corrective actions.
• Manage CAPA processes, containment, root-cause analysis, and action verification.
• Drive problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA and related tools.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to embed quality in processes.

Skills

AS9100

Audits

CAPA

Risk management

Document control

Quality metrics

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

4-year degree

Tools

SAP

Net-Inspect

QMS software

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Aerospace Groupis a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – The North Hollywood, Californiasite was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999 and by Parker Hannifin Aerospace in 2021. In 2019, the facility was designated as Meggitt’s Machining Center of Excellence, with state-of-the-art multi‑axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.

Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood, Californiamanufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world‑class manufacturing and testing facility. The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state‑of‑the‑art multi‑axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment. We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate the high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of modern aircraft systems. With our in‑house design and development capabilities and with our growing product portfolio we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high‑performance aircraft engines and airframes.

Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid controls include fuel, mixing, and starter valves, air‑oil separators, and solenoid valves used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel and bleed‑air control valves and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

Job Summary:

• The Quality Systems Engineer leads the development, deployment, maintenance, and continual improvement of the site Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures the North Hollywood facility’s quality system remains compliant with applicable aerospace, customer, regulatory, and Parker requirements while enabling operational excellence, product conformity, and a strong Zero Defects culture.
• The Quality Systems Engineer serves as a cross‑functional leader and subject‑matter expert for quality‑system processes, including AS9100 compliance, internal and external audits, corrective and preventive action, risk management, document control, training effectiveness, management review, quality metrics, and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System in alignment with AS9100, AS13100, ISO 9001, customer, regulatory, contractual, and Parker Aerospace requirements.
• Focal point for QMS compliance, ensuring quality‑system processes are documented, implemented, measured, and effective.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate internal quality‑system, process, and product audits; document findings, verify corrective actions, and report audit performance to leadership.
• Lead preparation for and support external audits, including customer, certification‑body, regulatory, and Parker corporate assessments.
• Manage the Corrective Action/Preventive Action process, including containment, root‑cause analysis, action‑plan development, implementation, effectiveness verification, and closure.
• Facilitate structured problem‑solving using 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, risk analysis, and other accepted quality tools.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings, customer complaints, supplier issues, nonconformities, and systemic process deficiencies.
• Own and improve quality‑system procedures, work instructions, forms, process maps, and records in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and other functional teams.
• Administer document‑control processes to ensure controlled quality documentation is current, accurate, accessible, properly approved, and retained in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Quality Management System metrics, including audit results, CAPA cycle time and effectiveness, nonconformance trends, cost of poor quality, training compliance, and customer performance.
• Support Management Review activities, ensuring leadership has clear visibility to QMS performance, risks, opportunities, resource needs, customer feedback, and improvement priorities.
• Establish and improve quality‑system training requirements; support employee awareness of quality policy, customer requirements, procedural compliance, and individual accountability for product quality.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to integrate risk‑based thinking, process controls, lessons learned, and quality requirements into operational processes.
• Promote Parker’s Zero Defects Program strategy by strengthening prevention, process discipline, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement throughout the site.
• Support compliance with export‑control, ethics, environmental health and safety, and other applicable company and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements:

• 4-year degree from an accredited institution.
• Three or more years of progressive quality, quality systems, manufacturing engineering, or compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining or improving a Quality Management System compliant with AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience planning, conducting, or supporting internal, customer, certification‑body, and regulatory audits.
• Strong working knowledge of CAPA, nonconformance control, document control, risk management, management review, and training systems.
• Proven ability to lead root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action projects using 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, and related methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross‑functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive sustainable process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Knowledge of FAA (Part 21 & 145), EASA, Nadcap, customer‑specific, and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Experience with SAP, electronic QMS/document‑management systems, Net‑Inspect, customer portals, and data‑analysis tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and statistical/problem‑solving software.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value‑stream mapping, or continuous‑improvement experience.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) proficiency.
• SAP experience and familiarity with Net‑Inspect or similar supplier portals.
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines & Manufacturing concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical tools.
• Experience working with major customer portals (e.g., Boeing, GE, Collins Aerospace).

Conditions of Employment

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

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $84915 to $141320 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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