Quality Engineer I

Position Summary

SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer I implements and assures alignment to the Parker Quality Process (PQP) to ensure that products, services and processes are consistently meeting defined quality standards and customer expectations. This role executes structured, well-defined assignments using established quality procedures and tools (e.g., FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, calibration, APQP). The role administers inspection reporting, supports resolution of discrete quality issues, and contributes to one or more site projects with guidance from experienced quality professionals.

Decision-making discretion is limited; work is performed within established standards and procedures to assess and improve product and process quality performance.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

___ Has Direct Reports _X_ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Reports to Quality Supervisor/Manager.

Interfaces with Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Departments.

Value stream(s) has less than $50 million in sales

Supporting 1–2 value streams

Influences the work of less than 100 team members

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements; translates requirements into site-level quality plans, controls, and acceptance criteria.
• Owns deployment and governance of PQP tools and quality procedures at the site; evaluates effectiveness and drives corrective actions for gaps:
• Drive to Parker Quality Process (PQP) methodologies and principles through deployment of PQP tools within the site.
• Leads the creation or updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions and related documentation under guidance.
• Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance.
• Establishes inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; analyzes inspection outcomes, identifies systemic issues, and communicates actionable insights to leadership:
• Collect, review, and maintain inspection records; log nonconformances; generate routine quality reports.
• Oversees the incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. Drives decisions around quality inspections to ensure they meet requirements.
• Leads containment strategy and cross-functional root cause investigations; determines appropriate analytical tools and drives CAPA selection, implementation, and effectiveness verification.:
• Ensures containment, root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Owns and tracks action item completion for effective verification with the responsible functions.
• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders
• Owns elements of the site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for customer/regulatory/ISO audits.
• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (limited scope):
• Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status, risks, and needs to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with primary functions (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain) to resolve issues.
• Adhere to compliance and safety standards:
• Follow Parker policies, procedures, and applicable quality management system requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree; 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Engineering degree preferred
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Foundational knowledge of FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, calibration practices, and inspection methods.
• Basic proficiency in problem-solving and CAPA (containment, root cause, corrective/preventive actions).
• Ability to read technical drawings; familiarity with GD&T fundamentals preferred.
• Competence with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and quality data visualization (basic SPC).
• Experience with ERP/MES/QMS systems preferred.
• Competencies:
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable execution of structured…