Quality Engineer 2

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer 2 is responsible to implement the Quality Management System to ensure delivered product is consistent with Parker’s engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements and government and/or aviation regulations. The Quality Engineer 2 will provide Quality Engineering support for all Quality aspects of product realization including design controls, inspection plans, assembly process controls, test and delivery. Work collaboratively with functions of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute the development, implementation and the continued improvement of the Quality Management System for the assigned product lines.
• Work with internal Team Members and outside suppliers and customers.
• Participate on and lead cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming material and customer returns in a timely manner.
• Work with supplier quality to put in place inspection plans for receiving inspection and suppliers.
• Ensure customer requirements are flown-down to suppliers.
• Create compliance matrices for customer specifications, quality requirements, and contractual documents.
• Author and tailor quality assurance plans.
• Lead and support customer, internal and third-party audits as required.
• Collect data, establish facts, define problems, and perform problem-solving activities for issues identified within our production processes.
• Perform root cause investigations and identify corrective actions to reduce customer escapes, resolve customer complaints and reduce internal rejections.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to plan, review and implement product testing.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to solve fabrication problems as they arise.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, error proofing and continuous improvement initiatives to support Operations by assisting in development of robust processes that assures quality products and services.
• Complete gauge studies, evaluate process capability and implement process control plans.
• May work in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real-world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment to aid in quality inspections and assessments.
• Perform internal Quality System Audits as required.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Must have a 4-year Bachelor degree in Quality, Engineering or Technical degree.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Quality Engineer or in related position.
• Certification: ASQ Quality Engineer certification is nice to have.
• Experience includes maintaining an AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Familiar with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents.
• Must have the ability to solve simple problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques for Quality and Manufacturing functions using Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA).
• Use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Experience in Military Aerospace Industry required and knowledge of IPC and J-STD specifications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.