Quality Technician - experienced (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace division in Elyria, OH, seeks a Quality/Inspection professional to support factory operations by monitoring inbound supplier products and internal Parker items for nonconformances and documentation gaps, and to take corrective action to ensure part availability.

The role requires 2–3 years in supplier quality or quality assurance, experience with inspection methods and tools, reading blueprints, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and internal

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related inspection or supplier experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in inspection methods and the use of inspection tools to evaluate parts.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding complex blueprints, route sheets, test specifications and customer drawings.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound supplier products and Parker products for delays due to nonconformances or documentation gaps.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate function to resolve part availability problems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure premier customer service and continuous improvement.
• Review First Article Inspections, PPAPs and quality documentation.
• Support audits and site quality programs.

Skills

Inspection experience

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Conditions of Employment

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

Parker Hannifin

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.

Position Summary

With guidance and direction from Quality Team Leadership, this role supports factory operations by monitoring inbound supplier products and or in-process Parker products for delays caused by nonconformances, documentation gaps, shipping issues, or other disruptions, and by taking appropriate action to resolve issues affecting part availability. Resolution activities may include escalation to the appropriate business function when needed.

Essential Functions

• Managing and resolving day‑to‑day problems/discrepancies that occur with supplier products and or internal products to make the products available to Manufacturing Operations. This may include evaluating problems related to products or paperwork.
• Demonstrating business acumen in communicating with suppliers directly to solve issues to make product available to Manufacturing Operations.
• Support nonconforming parts process and assist with containment of product upon receipt or in process.
• Assist in validating supplier and or internal corrective actions.
• Serves as a liaison between external and internal business functions as necessary to ensure premier customer service to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Reviewing Supplier and or internal First Article Inspections, PPAPs and other quality documentation.
• Help coordinate activities internally and or externally related to customer returned goods.

Education

• High School Diploma or higher
• Experience working in or with Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing disciplines

Experience

• 2‑3 years of related inspection or supplier experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in inspection methods and the use of inspection tools to evaluate parts.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communication.
• Must possess the ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high‑quality products and services.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding complex blueprints, route sheets, test specifications, customer specifications and internal drawings and procedures.
• Possess working knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Visual inspection skills required including the ability to distinguish between colors and pass a visual acuity test (which includes far vision, near vision and color perception).
• Preferred experience with measurement equipment and background in dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5.
• Knowledge of applicable military standards or specifications as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in department problem solving, kaizen events and high‑performance teams. Must exhibit team cooperative spirit through assistance to others and knowledge sharing.
• Actively maintain 5S in the department.
• May serve as a resource to other team members and assist in training and development efforts.
• Responsible for continuous learning or education required to maintain proficiency in job skills and job knowledge.
• May travel to the supplier to assist in the research, identification or repair of product failures.
• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• May be required to post and report on Team Improvement Board metrics.
• Must be able to pass current Solder Inspection Certification per Division/Site standards (or is already a certified solder inspector).
• Must enter into and meet the requirements of the site’s FAA/DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Program for covered employees who inspect safety sensitive products.
• Will be required to assist with audits and source inspections, as necessary.
• Will be required to enter and maintain records in our quality management systems.
• Other duties as required to assist the team leader in meeting all product quality‑related standards and expectations.

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.

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”)

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