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Parker Hannifin · 5 hours ago

Quality Engineer

North Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$83K/yr - $132K/yr

2+ years exp

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to manage quality operations in the assigned Value Stream, develop and maintain quality standards, and provide statistical information for quality improvement. The role involves collaborating with various departments and guiding technical evaluations to achieve plant quality objectives.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assesses 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 requirements and/or contract

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 action by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in-house and supplier audits and surveys. Develops and initiates programs to improve supplier performance

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

Participates in failure analysis and corrective action investigations

Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production

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 Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP), and document control

Makes quality-related customer and vendor visits and contacts as required

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, maintaining American Society for Quality certification, and/or participating in other professional associations

Qualification

Quality EngineeringStatistical AnalysisContinuous ImprovementAmerican Society for Quality certificationSix SigmaLean ToolsQS9000/ISO9000 SystemsData Analysis ToolsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelors degree (BS) in Engineering or a related discipline

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of related experience

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 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

Preferred

American Society for Quality certification desired

Six Sigma and Lean tools experience is desired

Experience in maintaining and improving QS9000/ISO900 and TSI6949 Systems is desired

Benefits

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.