Project Quality Engineer (Onsite in Savannah, GA)

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 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.

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 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.

Location
This position is based at the Gulfstream campus in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA (relocation assistance available).

Position Summary
The Project Quality Engineer acts as the liaison between customer build line activities and the Parker Commercial Flight Controls Division (CFCD) team and is responsible for resolving onsite issues for Gulfstream in coordination with other CFCD team members. The main objective of this role is to continually garner customer satisfaction while minimizing Parker's Final Assembly Line (FAL) support, product returns, and associated costs. The Project Quality Engineer is customer-focused and a team player. Daily tasks will include troubleshooting, repairing, dispositioning, tracking, coordinating and reporting defaults on all products supplied by Parker Aerospace CFCD on the various customer programs. The candidate will be expected to act quickly and effectively and will make sure that Gulfstream Quality and FAL organizations receive timely, accurate and complete answers to their requests acting as the voice of Parker.

Essential Functions

Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Gulfstream personnel while supporting improvements that affect current customer ratings in the Quality and FAL organizations.

Coordinate and carry out interventions on aircraft with appropriate technical support.

Coordinate support activities with Parker CFCD and Local Engineering Representatives

Identifying responsibilities for issues occurring at the various FALs and pre-FALs

Coordinate meetings & reviews and contribute to customer presentations.

Anticipate and prevent unnecessary equipment removals.

Propose and implement innovative ideas and processes.

Identify and maintain local stocks of parts, tools & consumables in response to customers' needs.

Ensure the safety & security of all team members and participate in safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Engineering required.

Strong technical and quality background with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Knowledge of engineering practices and aircraft systems.

Mechanic/workshop training: capable of working effectively in the aircraft environment.

Thorough understanding of Aerospace Quality Procedures and Processes.

Ability to analyze and diagnose issues.

Capability to provide recommendations on system/software/design based on field findings.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface successfully at all levels of the customer and company organizations.

Ability to read specifications and drawings.

Ability to use general inspection, measurement, and test equipment.

Energetic team player with demonstrated ability to interface successfully at all levels of the customer and company organizations.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Flexibility to adapt to varying work hours including off-hours, weekends, and occasional support activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Intimate understanding and knowledge of Gulfstream quality and supply chain processes.

Background in quality, supply chain, engineering or operational experience.

Experience in ground and flight test as well as production activities.

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.

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.

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. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Additional Comments
The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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

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