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Parker Hannifin · 2 days ago

Senior Quality Engineer - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Dublin, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. The Senior Quality Engineer will develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality standards for products and processes, ensuring that division quality objectives are achieved through statistical analysis and quality improvement initiatives.

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 complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment

Develops and establishes advanced 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 difficult statistical analyses

May establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence

Provides input on quality to product development teams; recommends producibility improvements by facilitating process reviews, addressing technical data packages, manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling and training

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

Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment and conducts quality assurance tests

Develops experiments by applying factorial or other techniques as appropriate for complex products or processes

Develops sampling plans and inspections by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods

Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data

Develops statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts

Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests

Prepares comprehensive 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

Acts as member of the Material Review Board and participates in related activities, 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 and regulatory agencies and assisting with internal and external audits

May act as main contact in audit

Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans

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

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

May provide leadership to others in department

Acts as prime contact on high level projects

Establishes goals, objectives, and metrics required to complete projects

Trains and mentors less experienced employees

Shares specialized knowledge with others

Represents company on high-level projects

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement)

Qualification

Quality engineering techniquesStatistical analysisAerospace industry knowledgeContinuous improvement techniquesData analysis toolsProject management skillsTrainingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsLeadership abilitiesMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six 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

Knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to field

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 work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation

Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams

Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects

Ability to routinely apply project management skills and to effectively use project scheduling computer software programs

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, policies and recommend changes to procedures

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management

Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

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

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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.