Supplier Quality Engineer

Parker; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Filtration Group in the United States is seeking a supplier quality advocate to support the Corporate WIN Strategy by engaging with suppliers to ensure quality compliance.

This role focuses on building robust supplier quality systems, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams to sustain Parker's commitment to zero defects and reliable filtration solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP.
• Read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and ISO/IATF auditor certifications with audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a supplier quality system aligned with ISO 9001/IATF16949.
• Leads supplier development and implements changes as required.
• Performs supplier quality audits per ISO 9001, IATF16949, VDA6.
• Ensures nonconforming material is dispositioned promptly.
• Coordinates with suppliers on quality initiatives and trend analyses.
• Supports customers regarding supply-based issues.

Skills

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Join Parker’s Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

Position Summary

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by participating in the supplier selection program regarding supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure full quality compliance.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, customers, and the public.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains a supplier quality system that is effective in producing, measuring and maintaining a supply base.
• Ensures compliance to procedures outlined in the Supplier Quality Manual like ISO9001/IATF16949
• Leads supplier development activities. Revises and implements changes as required.
• Participates in Supplier reviews and provides input to Purchasing Department in regards to supplier quality. Performs supplier quality audits acc. ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA6.
• Ensures reliability and accuracy of products provided by the supply base. Ensures that nonconforming material is dispositioned in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with suppliers all initiatives relating to supplier quality performance. Tracks performance trends and performs quality trend analysis from supplier base and facilitates corrective actions as appropriate.
• Utilizes lean manufacturing, error proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives to support Supplier base by assisting in development of robust processes that assures Parker Zero Defect Initiative.
• Provides support to customers relative to supply-based issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and 2-5 years related experience
• Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art quality tools and APQP methods like FMEA, Control Plan, Measurement Equipment incl. MSA, PPAP, incl. able to read technical specifications/drawings
• Must have ability to effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions by facilitate and improve cross-functional communication
• Use standard business applications software and specialized data analysis tools, to establish goals and objectives to complete projects
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification, and ISO/IATF auditor certification incl. 2-5 years related audit experience

Preferred qualifications

• Spanish language skills
• Experience in Plastic Molding and Assembly processes

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinative 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”)

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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