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Parker Hannifin Corporation

Quality Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation, North Haven, Connecticut, us, 06473

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Job Summary Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing the quality operations in the assigned Value Stream. 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.

Reports to the Quality Control Manager and interfaces with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Departments. Position may have direct reports at the discretion of local management.

Responsibilities

Assess quality performance using statistical and analytical methods; devise and implement procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and equipment.

Develop and establish quality systems, inspection plans, performance trends, statistical plans, cost estimates, and technical quality plans for proposals; ensure project and/or process control documentation complies with requirements and contracts.

Asses the cost of and determine responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Provide input to product development teams on quality matters.

Identify quality trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers; ensure compliance and develop programs to improve supplier performance.

Prepare reports by collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.

Analyze proposed changes in methods and materials; compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.

Participate in failure analysis and corrective action investigations.

Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques.

Represent the company by interfacing with customers, assisting with internal and external audits, and serving as main contact in audit activities. Develop and coordinate corrective action procedures and plans.

Communicate and educate the Value Stream Team on specialized knowledge of quality functions such as PPAP, APQP, and document control.

Make quality-related customer and vendor visits and contacts as required.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, industry networks, benchmarking, certification maintenance, and associations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum two or more years of related experience or equivalent.

American Society for Quality certification desired.

Thorough knowledge of inspection and quality engineering techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles, and concepts.

Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement techniques in quality and manufacturing functions.

Proficiency in standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.

Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.

Strong communication and presentation skills to team members, leaders, and top management.

Problem‑solving skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal‑setting, performance feedback, and self‑development activities.

Experience with Six Sigma and Lean tools desired.

Experience maintaining and improving QS9000/ISO9001 and TS16949 systems desired.

Competitive Compensation

Pay Range: $83,250 to $132,150 annually

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

Defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.

Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity 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 and are made without regard to 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, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Drug‑Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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