Quality Engineer

Position Summary

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing the quality operations in the plant. Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards for products and processes. Provides statistical information for quality improvement by gathering data on trends and root cause analysis. Responsible to guide technical evaluation, analysis, and related data acquisition processes to ensure plant quality objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans, cost estimates and technical quality plans for proposals.
• Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.
• Identifies quality performance, trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers.
• Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in-house and supplier audits and surveys.
• Develops and initiates programs to improve supplier performance.
• Affirms quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods.
• Devises and implements various methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products, processes and production equipment.
• Affirms the cost of, and determines the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications by performing statistical analyses.
• Leads failure analysis and corrective action investigations with cross functional teams.
• Resolves quality issues and assists the broader team to fully address customer feedback in a timely manner.
• Represents company by interfacing with customers, assisting with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in audit.
• Communicates with customers regarding quality issues, process improvements, and product capabilities and features.
• Communicates with suppliers regarding quality issues, process improvements, and specification requirements.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production.
• Prepares reports by collecting, interpreting, analyzing and summarizing data and making recommendations.
• Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Communicates and educates Value Stream Team on matters requiring specialized knowledge of quality functions, i.e., Production Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP), and document control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 1-3 years of experience in quality engineering or related field
• Foundational knowledge of SPC, MSA/GR&R, capability (Cp/Cpk), FMEA, control plans, and PPAP/APQP basics.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; hands-on use of common metrology tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, charts), Minitab is a plus.
• Working knowledge of industry standards requirements, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (highly desired)
• Automotive experience is a plus/preferred

Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Supplemental benefit programs including critical illness, accident, hospital, identity theft protection, legal protection, additional optional life insurance and pet wellness insurance.
• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays.

Parker

Parker offers a supportive work environment where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond. By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

EEO Statement

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.

Drug Tests

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.