Parker Hannifin · 12 hours ago
Quality Engineer I - Military Flight Controls Division
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$83K/yr - $132K/yr
2+ years expParker Hannifin is a company specializing in motion and control technologies, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer I for their Military Flight Controls Division. The role involves developing and maintaining quality standards and evaluation methods for products and processes, while also providing statistical information for quality improvement.
HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods
Devises and implements 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
May establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence
Assures the timely processing of nonconforming materials and assists in the disposition process by participating in failure analysis and corrective action investigations as a member of the Material Review Board
Coordinates with customers and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends and corrective action
Verifies compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by performing supplier audits and surveys
May initiate programs to improve supplier performance
May design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment and conduct quality assurance tests
Develops experiments by applying factorial or other techniques as appropriate for product or process
Participates on product development teams to review engineering releases and changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications as it relates to product quality
Develops sampling plans 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 and trends by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests
Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities
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 professional associations
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
Provides information and develops corrective action measures by interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies and assisting in internal and external audits
Shares specialized knowledge with others
Represents Company on specific projects
Mentors new employees
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
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of related experience
Practical knowledge of state-of-the-art 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 apply continuous improvement principles and techniques to quality and manufacturing functions
Ability to use standard business software applications and/or specialized data analysis tools
Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact; work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, and financial reports
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management; respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to interpret a broad variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that include several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to use full discretion in selecting procedures and techniques to apply to work and determine priority and order of assignments
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 Company-Paid Holidays.
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
10001+ employees
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
J
John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
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