Sr. Quality Engineer (Supplier Quality)

Parker Lord’s Dayton facility manufactures passive vibration mounts for commercial and military aerospace applications. We differentiate ourselves by providing high-technology solutions and the highest quality products. Our core competencies include machining and rubber-to-metal bonding, and we hold multiple industry and aerospace customer certifications, including AS9100 and NADCAP.

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and improving processes to ensure that the quality of purchased items and supporting documents conforms to defined Parker Lord requirements and customer expectations, while minimizing appraised costs. This position reports directly to the Division Supplier Quality Manager and is measured by supplier quality performance (SRPPM & FPSQ), incoming inspection costs (Vendor Scrap), and internal/external audit findings.

The role is aligned with Sourcing, Quality Planning, and Plant Quality personnel to ensure a consistent quality message is delivered to the worldwide supply base. This position requires 20%-30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing qualification audits of potential and existing suppliers, including special process and aerospace classified part audits; maintain approved supplier list.
• Monitor supplier quality performance. Coordinate improvement activities for poor suppliers and certification efforts for exemplary suppliers.
• Assist in training company and supplier personnel in Parker Lord supplier quality processes, including development of appropriate training material.
• Lead or coordinate training of supplier personnel in Parker Lord inspection and test methods and acceptance criteria.
• Assist with design, measure, audit, and improvement of Parker Lord supplier quality processes that satisfy customer expectations. Document and maintain supplier quality procedures. Conduct audits to ensure internal compliance.
• Participate in internal activities in support of major customer and third-party certification efforts.
• Lead the supplier frozen planning review board.
• Coordinate Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers to ensure all pertinent product quality requirements for purchased materials are understood, communicated, and met in an effective and economical manner. Follow up to ensure resolution of problem areas.
• Work closely with inspection personnel to determine appropriate inspection methods and troubleshoot supplier nonconformances.
• Lead the Zero-Defect Approach with suppliers.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the quality or manufacturing field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of industry, government, and international quality system standards and their application to an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls.
• Demonstrated history of effective problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in utilizing APQP tools including Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAP, and the ability to effectively communicate advance quality concepts, plans, and technical data internally and with external personnel at all levels.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., control charts, capability analysis) and problem-solving tools (Pareto, C&E, RCCA).
• Proficiency in personal computers and general-purpose software (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment as a leader, facilitator, or individual contributor.
• U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import and export regulations.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.