Supplier Quality & Process Improvement Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in New Britain, CT to review supplier selection, evaluate quality systems, and coordinate process capability programs for new components or purchased goods. You will lead supplier audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to improve performance, while applying lean principles to assure quality. This on-site role offers competitive compensation, incentive participation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering field or related technical discipline and/or ASQ certification as Quality Engineer.
• Knowledge of and experience with precision machining.
• Understanding of statistical quality assurance methods.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, management and suppliers.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to quality and manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities

• Devises and implements methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating precision, reliability and accuracy of products and processes of suppliers.
• Ensures project and/or process control documentation complies with requirements and contracts.
• Coordinates with customers and suppliers regarding quality performance, trends, and corrective action; conducts supplier audits.
• Leads supplier development for Dock-to-Stock and replenishment programs.
• Works with suppliers to refine products and processes using lean principles to assure quality.
• Dispositions nonconforming material and analyzes defect trends to drive corrective action.
• Specifies and validates inspection tools and gauges for suppliers.
• Reviews and approves Supplier Quality Requirement Plans (SQRs) and develop follow-up plans.
• Performs Quality Systems and Process Audits of current suppliers with reporting and closure of non-conformances.
• Handles process improvements at supplier facilities.

Skills

Statistical QA methods

Quality system audits

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

ASQ Certification (Quality Engineer)

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in New Britain, CT to review supplier selection, evaluate quality systems, and coordinate process capability programs for new components or purchased goods. You will lead supplier audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to improve performance, while applying lean principles to assure quality. This on-site role offers competitive compensation, incentive participation, and comprehensive benefits.