Quality Engineer I

Summary

Parker Hannifin is a global leader in motion and control technologies serving industrial, transportation, energy, and other markets. The Quality Engineer I implements the Parker Quality Process to ensure products, services, and processes meet quality standards and customer expectations. The role manages quality tools and inspections, supports root-cause investigations and corrective actions, analyzes quality performance, and contributes to audits and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Interprets customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements; translates requirements into site-level quality plans, controls, and acceptance criteria
• Owns deployment and governance of PQP tools and quality procedures at the site; evaluates effectiveness and drives corrective actions for gaps:
• Drive to Parker Quality Process (PQP) methodologies and principles through deployment of PQP tools within the site
• Leads the creation or updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions and related documentation under guidance
• Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance
• Establishes inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; analyzes inspection outcomes, identifies systemic issues, and communicates actionable insights to leadership:
• Collect, review, and maintain inspection records; log nonconformances; generate routine quality reports
• Oversees the incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. Drives decisions around quality inspections to ensure they meet requirements
• Leads containment strategy and cross-functional root cause investigations; determines appropriate analytical tools and drives CAPA selection, implementation, and effectiveness verification
• Ensures containment, root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Owns and tracks action item completion for effective verification with the responsible functions
• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders
• Owns elements of the site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for customer/regulatory/ISO audits
• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings
• Collaborate cross-functionally (limited scope):
• Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status, risks, and needs to stakeholders
• Coordinate with primary functions (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain) to resolve issues
• Adhere to compliance and safety standards:
• Follow Parker policies, procedures, and applicable quality management system requirements
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• A Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance 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.