Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At the Commercial Flight Controls Division, we are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

Location - North Ogden, Utah North Ogden sits at the foothills of the Wasatch Range and offers an outstanding quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Enjoy easy access to worldclass skiing, hiking and mountain biking, scenic trails, and nearby reservoirs for boating and fishing. The Ogden area features a vibrant downtown, a growing tech and aerospace community, and convenient connections to Salt Lake City (approximately 30-40 minutes), with major airports and urban amenities close by including world class ballet, symphony and theatre.

North Ogden combines smalltown charm with exceptional access to the outdoor recreation that defines Utah!

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer provides a range of expertise to ensure that incoming materials are free of flaws and function as specified. Investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects.

• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
• In cooperation with Corporate Quality functions, maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPIs
• Establish specific short / long-term supplier quality goals
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Issue and ensure timely processing of supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Develop long-term supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas
• Aid Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials following a defined new product development process
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting Parker Meggitt requirements. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, Six Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events
• Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base
• Will travel to suppliers about 25% of the time

• Bachelor degree required in a STEM discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 6+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and make recommendations for improvements to products, processes or services
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
• Demonstrated analytical skills to proactively identify and solve problems
• Experience with outside processing/special processes is desirable for this position (application of coating, plating, heat treat, nital etch, NDT, etc.)
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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…