Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

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.

Quality Engineer II

Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer will support quality engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of programs, including; contract review, product design reviews, develop inspection and test plans, manufacturing process approval, determine customer approval needs, vendor/supplier evaluation, create and utilize supplier rating feedback, support scrap and rework reduction efforts and customer corrective action requests.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interpret customer specifications to define quality requirements and cost.
• Design and develop a program quality plan to meet defined quality requirements.
• Develop and deploy statistical quality control methods, both from a design and manufacturing perspective.
• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action for defects identified by customers.
• Under guidance from quality management, create Process Control Plans and PFMEA for existing and new product.
• Design an inspection plan and develop equipment, facilities and training required to meet defined quality requirements for receiving, in process and final inspection.
• In conjunction with Engineering design and develop a test plan, procedures, equipment and facilities and training required to meet defined quality requirements for receiving, in process and final acceptance testing.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes. This includes process capability studies and statistical control processes, review and approval of manufacturing documentation and training requirements. Evaluations would also include auditing of OECO's Quality and Manufacturing systems.
• Review and approval, in conjunction with Engineering and Purchasing, of vendor selection for procurement. This may include on site audit/ surveys to evaluate vendor capability to meet defined quality objectives.
• Monitor and approve from a quality standpoint all First Article Inspections and Test and Qualification Test and Reports.
• Interface with customer quality personnel as an OECO Senior Quality Engineer.
• Audit the program quality plan during the production phases to assure defined quality objectives are met. Such as: Failure trend analysis Cost of quality - rework, scrap, performance to test and inspection standards and vendor performance.
• Initiate, coordinate, document and follow up on corrective action required to meet defined quality objectives. This includes corrective action by OECO vendors, in house and corrective action required by customer returned product.
• Responsible for review of customer specification changes and in house EO's for impact from a quality standpoint.
• Lead and support MRB activities

Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school required.
* Four (4) years applicable work experience. Prefer experience with an aerospace electronics manufacturer.
* Must be able to professionally interact with all levels of management including executive level
* Must be able to regularly, and without notice, successfully respond to situations of pressure.
* Shall display a positive attitude and be supportive of all management policies in communications with others.
* Shall display a positive attitude toward safety.
* Must be analytical, organized, self-directing, possessing sound judgment and decision-making experience.
* Must be able to effectively communicate verbally in person and on the telephone as well as in writing to individuals and to groups.
* Must be able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.
* Must have range of motion sufficient to lift up to 25 pounds.
* Must be able to interact with a global array of Customers and Suppliers
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Thorough understanding of manufacturing and technical processes
* Experience with statistical concepts and process monitoring with the ability to use MiniTab and apply Weibull
* Ability to obtain internal auditing certifications
* Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Lean manufacturing techniques experience.
* Organizational, presentation, project management, and computer skills required
* Thorough understanding of Product design (APQP) and manufacture (DFM)

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.

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.