Supplier Quality Engineer III

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp is seeking a Division Supply Chain Quality Engineer to improve supplier quality and ensure contract compliance. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to deliver quality parts on time and at a fair price.

The position requires experience with supplier quality processes, PPAP/APQP, GD&T, and Zero Defect initiatives. Up to 50% travel may be required to support the division's goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or technical field required.
• Experience with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus.
• 5–7 years in Supplier Quality/QA, aerospace preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes.
• Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause corrective actions for quality and delivery issues.
• Facilitate on-site supplier Zero Defect initiation and sustainment.
• Evaluate supplier quality management and capabilities before work placement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development and changes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

AS9100 knowledge

Nadcap experience

PPAP/APQP

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

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.

Position Summary

The Division Supply Chain Quality Engineer functions within a matrixed organization, reporting directly to the Division Supply Chain Quality Manager. This role will support the Aerospace Group supplier improvement strategy.

This role is responsible for regularly reviewing supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure their full contract compliance as well as actively monitoring and acting upon supplier quality and delivery performance shortfalls against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators in accordance with the division supply chain strategy.

This role also works with Group resources and Divisional peers to focus on supporting our customers by providing a consistent supplier experience resulting in quality parts delivered on time at a fair price.

Essential Functions

• Supplier Improvement -In depth problem solving and root cause corrective action for quality and when requested, delivery issues. Seeks feedback from suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.
• Zero Defect Implementation, Growth and Sustainment – Facilitate on-site supplier Zero Defect initiation and penetration to promote supplier predictability.
• Supplier Prequalification/qualification - Evaluating a supplier's quality management, organizational structure, quality capacity, capability and other factors before initial work placement or work transfer.
• New Product Development - Participating with cross-functional teams to develop new products or changes to existing products.
• Ensuring Process Parameters are Understood- Working with suppliers and Parker Engineering teams to define and communicate product/process parameters to help suppliers meet product requirements. Supports processes to manage risk through supplier engagement.
• Customer/Product Qualification/Approvals - Completing or managing the completion of source inspections, supplier first article inspection reports, PPAP’s or facilitating customer work transfer approvals.
• Supports supplier work transfer by supporting Supply Chain Work Transfer High-Performance Teams as directed.
• Quality Management System Oversight Audits - In cases where suppliers do not have an AS9100 registered QMS, audits must be performed to ensure suppliers comply with Parker quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Quality Administration - Advancing Supplier Quality strategies, maintaining required supplier quality records and supporting oversight or regulatory audits, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or a technical field.
• Experience working in or with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus.
• 5-7 years of related experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred).
• A thorough knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes.
• Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts.
• Effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques, use business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools, to measure achievement to objectives, complete projects, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience with state-of-the-art inspection engineering/assurance techniques, processes, procedures, instruments, theories and principles including PFMEA, SPC and the use of control plans.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T callouts to evaluate supplier manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Prefer any of the following certifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ Quality Auditor, ASQ Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green, Yellow or Black Belt Certification
• Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communications and presentations.
• Up to 50% domestic and international travel may be required to both customers and suppliers to support the division's goals.
• Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high-quality products or services.

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 Affciative 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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