Parker Hannifin · 3 days ago
Plant Quality Engineer
Kearney, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expParker Hannifin is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. The Plant Quality Engineer will manage quality operations in the assigned Value Stream, develop and maintain quality standards, and provide statistical information for quality improvement.
HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
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
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
Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, 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.
Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Todd M. Leombruno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
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