Sr Compliance Engineer

Parker Hannifin; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to lead the organization’s quality and regulatory programs. You will ensure AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 compliance, drive audits, corrective actions, and risk management across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier areas.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert for quality standards, support audit readiness, and contribute to continual improvement efforts in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 4+ years’ experience in a related quality engineer position.
• Significant AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF16949 experience in aerospace/defense/auto industries.
• Strong auditing, corrective action, risk management, and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Familiarity with GD&T is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System per AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF16949.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party quality audits.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and corrective actions.
• Manage CAPA processes including root-cause analysis and validation.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Develop quality procedures and documentation.
• Provide training on quality-system requirements and compliance.

Skills

Auditing

Root-cause analysis

Risk management

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Process improvement

Quality metrics

GD&T familiarity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Quality management software

Data-analysis tools

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Position Summary

The Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for leading and maintaining the organization’s quality and regulatory compliance programs in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 requirements. This position provides technical leadership in quality management systems, internal and external audits, corrective and preventive actions, risk management, process compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Senior Compliance Engineer works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, contractual, and quality-system requirements. The role serves as a key subject-matter expert for AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 compliance and supports the organization in maintaining audit readiness and a culture of continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 requirements.
• Lead and participate in internal, customer, supplier, and third-party quality audits.
• Plan, coordinate, and support responses to audit findings, nonconformances, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage corrective and preventive action processes, including root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, effectiveness verification, and closure.
• Monitor compliance with applicable customer specifications, contractual requirements, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, records, and other controlled documentation.
• Conduct process and compliance assessments to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support risk-management activities, including process risk assessments and evaluation of quality-system impacts.
• Provide guidance and training to personnel regarding AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF16949, and quality-system requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier quality and supplier compliance activities, including supplier audits and corrective actions when required.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure changes to products, processes, equipment, and documentation are properly evaluated and controlled.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure objective evidence is available to demonstrate conformity to applicable requirements.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for interpreting and applying AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 requirements throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in a related quality engineer position required.
• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.
• Significant experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 Quality Management Systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, corrective action methodologies, root-cause analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Data analysis competency using statistical tools (e.g., Minitab or equivalent) and KPI dashboards; strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications; familiarity with GD&T preferred.
• Experience conducting or leading internal audits and supporting third-party/customer audits.
• Strong knowledge of quality-system documentation and configuration/document control practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret quality standards and translate requirements into practical processes and controls.
• Experience with quality management software, ERP systems, and data-analysis tools is desirable
• ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ASQ Lead Auditor Certification/Training, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.

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: $102305 to $170240 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

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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

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.