Senior Quality Engineer - Assembly and Test

Parker Aerospace; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer for the Assembly & Test Value Stream to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for products and processes.

You will guide technical evaluations and data collection to achieve division quality objectives, while interfacing with teams and customers. You will lead initiatives in advanced quality systems, conducts audits, and supports continuous improvement with exposure to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering required.
• 3-6 years of related experience preferred; ASQ certification desired.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing.
• Experience reading technical journals and reporting quality data.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality performance using statistical methods and develop inspection plans.
• Establish advanced quality systems, plans, and quality controls for proposals and projects.
• Perform cost of quality analyses and determine confidence levels for samples.
• Provide input to product development for manufacturability improvements.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on quality issues and audits.
• Develop sampling plans and reporting forms for quality data.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Audits

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

At the Commercial Flight Controls Division, we are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

North Ogden sits at the foothills of the Wasatch Range and offers an outstanding quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Enjoy easy access to world‑class skiing, hiking and mountain biking, scenic trails, and nearby reservoirs for boating and fishing. The Ogden area features a vibrant downtown, a growing tech and aerospace community, and convenient connections to Salt Lake City (approximately 30–40 minutes), with major airports and urban amenities close by including world class ballet, symphony and theatre. North Ogden combines small‑town charm with exceptional access to the outdoor recreation that defines Utah!

Position Summary

The Sr. Quality Engineer for our Assembly & Test Value Stream develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards for products and processes. Provides diverse and complex statistical information for quality improvement by determining and applying testing methods and criteria. Responsible to guide technical evaluations, analysis, and related data acquisition processes to ensure division quality objectives are achieved.

Essential Functions

• Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Devises and implements various complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.
• Develops and establishes advanced quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans, cost estimates, and technical quality plans for proposals. Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.
• Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications by performing difficult statistical analyses. May establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence.
• Provides input on quality to product development teams; recommends producibility improvements by facilitating process reviews, addressing technical data packages, manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling and training.
• Identifies quality performance, trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in‑house and supplier audits and surveys. Develops and initiates programs to improve supplier performance.
• Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment and conducts quality assurance tests. Develops experiments by applying factorial or other techniques as appropriate for complex products or processes.
• Develops sampling plans and inspections by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.
• Develops statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts. Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.
• Prepares comprehensive reports by collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Acts as member of the Material Review Board and participates in related activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production.
• Represents company by interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies and assisting with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in audit. Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state‑of‑the‑art practices, maintaining American Society for Quality certification, and/or participating in other professional associations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals, objectives, and metrics required to complete projects.
• Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high‑level projects.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross‑functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3-6 years of related experience. American Society for Quality certification desired.
• Thorough knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to field.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.
• Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.
• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to routinely apply project management skills and to effectively use project scheduling computer software programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal‑setting, performance feedback, and self‑development activities.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

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 13 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

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