Quality Engineer 2

Parker Hannifin

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN:

* At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
* As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.
* At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.
* Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering, through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing ending with delivery to the customers.
* Parker Aerospace is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.
* Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division is also a key supplier to select Energy markets including Nuclear gas Analyzers and Nuclear containment vessel penetration Cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

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.
* Will work with internal Team Members and outside suppliers and customers. Will 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.
* Effectively communicate in oral and written form in order to present information and respond to questions from Team Members, Suppliers and Customers
* Create compliance matrices for customer specifications, quality requirements, and contractual documents
* Author and tailor quality assurance plans
* Lead and support customer, internal and thirty 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
* Participate in the generation of PFMEAs and generate control plans.
* 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.
* Performs internal Quality System Audits as required.

Other responsibilities as assigned

* Familiar with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents
* Familiar with and has some practical experience of Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. Kaizen, Lean, DMAIC) and tools (e.g. ANOVA, SPC, Capability Analysis, DOE, MSA, and FMEA).
* 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
* Prefer at one of the following certifications: ISO Lead Auditor Certification, ASQ Certification, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification, and/or ISO Internal Auditor Certification.
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science is Required
* Year of experience: 3+ years of quality engineering experience

Qualifications:

* Education requirement: Must have a 4-year Bachelor degree preferred 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.
* Must have a background in Manufacturing processes, knowledge of statistical methods and Six Sigma; and be able to conduct process capability studies and design of experiments.
* Requires working knowledge of military and commercial specifications for materials, and special processing specifications. 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. Ability to communicate in English.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Competitive Compensation

* Pay Range: Low: $83,250 - Mid: $110,900 - High: $138,550
* Participation in Annual Incentive Program (ACIP): target 10.0%

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

* Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
* 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
* Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
* Career development and tuition reimbursement
* Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
* Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
* Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace: 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.