Quality Engineer I

Position Summary The Quality Engineer 1 plays an essential role in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This position collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and supply chain, to translate product requirements into measurable quality standards, monitor production processes, and support root cause analysis when issues arise. Job Core Responsibilities Support product and process quality in machining operations to ensure parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation for machined components and assemblies. Monitor shop‑floor quality performance, including scrap, rework, nonconformance, and first‑pass yield. Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining defects, dimensional issues, and process variation. Partner with machinists, manufacturing engineering, and production teams to resolve quality problems and improve process capability. Support first article inspections, in‑process inspections, and final inspections as needed. Analyze measurement data and inspection results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Participate in internal audits and help maintain compliance with quality management system requirements and customer standards. Review and disposition nonconforming material in coordination with engineering, operations, and quality leadership. Support supplier quality activities related to machined parts, raw materials, or outside processing when required. Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving consistency, and increasing efficiency. Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field. Years of Experience: 1‑2 years of relevant experience Skills: Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems. Knowledge/experience working in a manufacturing environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Quality practices for military /commercial and Industrial is desired. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods is desired. Familiarity with special processes, such as heat treating, chemical processing and non‑destructive testing is desired. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation Pay Range: $70890 to $117300 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 Affinitive 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parker Hannifin Corporation