Quality Engineer III

About the Role

The Quality Engineer III is a senior site-level role responsible for assessing and supporting complex quality performance issues across multiple value streams and functional specialties. This position leads the development, deployment, and sustainment of quality systems and procedures, owns Quality Management System (QMS) execution, and serves as a certified scheme auditor. The role leads larger-scope projects and high-performance teams (HPTs), advises site leadership on quality process improvements, and may include supplier quality oversight.

This position reports to the Quality Supervisor/Manager and does not have direct reports. Routine interaction spans operations leaders, project teams, Material Review Board (MRB), customers, key suppliers, and third-party audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements into advanced processes within the site or division.
• Own deployment and governance of PQP tools and quality procedures at the site; evaluate effectiveness and drive corrective actions for gaps.
• Lead the creation or updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and related documentation.
• Lead diversified, cross-value-stream, or multi-site problem-solving using structured methods (e.g., A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone) for complex quality issues.
• Facilitate MRB activities; disposition/adjudicate nonconforming material; verify containment and effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and deploy solutions to systemic issues in complex processes, sites, or multi-site processes; drive root cause elimination and risk reduction.
• Own and drive process capability and control processes: SPC charting, process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure the site meets or exceeds company standards for measurement system analysis (MSA/gage R&R), PFMEA, control plan development, and change control.
• Manage and deploy qualification/validation activities (e.g., PPAP/FAI) and ensure configuration management aligns with customer/industry requirements.
• Plan and lead internal audit activities; represent the site during external audits and drive corrective action plans for findings.
• Lead supplier/service provider performance assessments, audits, and corrective actions; collaborate on improvement plans.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and key suppliers to address significant quality events, expectations, and status of corrective actions.
• Engage directly with third-party audit teams; coordinate rapid responses and systemic closure of all findings.
• Cascade learnings to other sites within the Division, Group, or Company as appropriate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on site-level projects; communicate status and create containment actions for risks.
• Coordinate with primary functions (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain) to resolve issues.
• Adhere to compliance and safety standards; promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, multi-value-stream quality issues and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• MRB/issue disposition authority preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of QMS principles and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949); certified scheme auditor (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) required or strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with quality tools and methods: A3/8D/DMAIC, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA (gage R&R), PPAP/FAI, and change control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications; familiarity with GD&T preferred.
• Data analysis competency using statistical tools (e.g., Minitab or equivalent) and KPI dashboards.
• Excellent communication and influence skills; effective with executive, manager, and shop-floor personnel.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision; capable of leading larger-scope projects and HPTs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.

Preferred certifications: ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE), Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Occasional travel to supplier/customer sites or corporate audits may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with competitive premium costs.
• Voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company matching on the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefits including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 company-paid holidays.