Quality Engineer

Org Marketing Statement


Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a \$19.9 billion global company.

With annual sales of \$19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.

By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe. We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.

For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs, CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.

This high-tech market is constantly evolving, and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.

Working at Parker is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 61,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Parker, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact. Visit us on

Position Summary


Job Summary:

• Responsible for ensuring products meet internal quality standards and customer expectations throughout the production process and after delivery.

• Responsible for providing statistical information for quality improvement by gathering data to be used for reporting internal and customer-related performance trends and problem-solving activities to ensure plant quality metrics are achieved.
  
  
• Manage in-plant quality operations by developing, modifying, applying and maintaining quality standards for products and the systematic handling of customer issues by advocating and supporting Parker Hannifin Corporate WIN Strategy.
  

Responsibilities


Job Duties:

• Assesses customer quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Devises and implements various methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products, processes and production equipment.
• Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans, cost estimates and technical quality plans for proposals. Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with defined requirements.
• Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications by performing statistical analyses.
• Provides input on quality to product development teams.
• Identifies quality performance, trends and corrective actions by coordinating with customers and internal functions. Ensures compliance with specified quality requirements by performing in-plant system, process and product audits.
• Prepares 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 on quality control activities.
• Leads and/or participate in customer returns failure analysis and/or internal/in-process issues root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions formulation and implementation.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to production areas.
• Represents company by interfacing with customers, assisting with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in audit. Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans.
• Communicates and educates Value Stream Team on matters requiring specialized knowledge of quality functions, i.e., Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP), and document control.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, American Society for Quality certification (desired), and/or participating in other professional associations.
  
  

Qualifications


Qualifications:

Education -

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• With at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality role.
• American Society for Quality certification is desired.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge -

• With experience handling customer complaints/returns and leading investigations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methods:
• Problem Solving - 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, A3
• Process Control - DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Capability Studies, MSA/GR&R
• Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions
• Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T a plus).
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback and self-development activities.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced high volume production environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive actions without direct authority.
• High attention to details, sense of ownership, and customer focus.
• Experience in maintaining and improving ISO9001 Quality Management Systems implementation is desired.
• Six Sigma and Lean tools experience is desired.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule


Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: \$72650 to \$121050 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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 Company-Paid Holidays.
  
  

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

Drug Tests


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.