Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet 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.
Position SummaryThe Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance across all authorized distributors under delegated processes, procedures, regulations, and guidelines, specifically: FAA 14 CFR Part 21, Subparts F, G, K, O, and associated Parker-related procedures and process documentation. This position maintains and improves the Distributor Quality Management System which includes initial qualification reviews, audits, corrective action processes and training. This position contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of quality engineering methodologies, systems, and practices. Responsible to guide technical evaluations, analysis, and related data acquisition processes to ensure division quality objectives are achieved. This position reports to the Division Quality Director.
Essential Functions• Provide Quality leadership, technical expertise, and project management of performance improvement initiatives with Parker Distribution. • Work with distributors to ensure their quality systems, procedures, inspection plans, product quality performance trends and technical quality plans/reporting are fully compliant to requirements, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement activities where they are not. • Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing audits and surveys. • Develops and initiates programs to improve quality performance.• Prepares comprehensive reports by collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions.• Leads qualification and on-boarding processes including evaluation and maintenance of the approved Distribution listing. • Review and provides input on quality requirements to product development and commodity teams during NPIs and work-transfers; recommends producibility improvements by facilitating process reviews, addressing technical data packages, manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, and training. • Stays current on applicable federal, state, and local rulemaking by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.• Shares specialized knowledge with others (Regulatory, Engineering, Quality, etc.). Represents company on high-level projects related to or relevant to the role. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.
Qualifications• Bachelor degree (required) in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Master degree preferred.• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5- 8 years of related aerospace experience. • Experience in advancing a Zero-Defect culture utilizing advanced Quality tools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA, 8D corrective action, A3 problem solving, 5 why analysis, Ishikawa diagrams and other six sigma tools. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in creative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects. Ability to routinely apply project management skills and to effectively use project scheduling computer software programs. • Knowledge of modern inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations. Knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to field. Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, specifications, technical journals, policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management. • Fluid transfer systems and machining knowledge a plus.• Will require 30 domestic and international travel.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!
Competitive Compensation• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
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. • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.• 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.• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
***Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.
***This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord 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
