Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer

Dayton, OH

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Division

Engineered Materials Group

Parker Lord's Dayton facility manufactures passive vibration mounts for commercial and military aerospace applications. We pride ourselves in differentiating from our competitors by providing high technology solutions and the highest quality products. Our core competencies include machining and rubber-to-metal bonding, and we hold multiple industry and aerospace customer certifications, including AS9100 and NADCAP.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering/production teams, customers, and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing quality activities to ensure product conformance to customer requirements and specifications
• Lead investigation, resolution and prevention activities focused on product and process nonconformances
• Track process capability and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve results and implement continuous improvement projects focused on cost, scrap, rework, and first pass yield
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality system tied to manufacturing operations with an emphasis on customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with planning and design staff regarding product design and tooling to ensure implementation of effective production methods and resolution of manufacturing challenges
• Participate on New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to assure relevant quality requirements and objectives are understood, communicated, and practiced throughout product lifecycle
• Facilitate customer, and perform internal and external audits
• Provide technical assistance and direction to manufacturing engineering, production, and support staff
• Aid in the development and performance of applicable aerospace training activities
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Familiar with Eight Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D), ability to root cause problems, devise short-term fixes and implement long-term prevention solutions
• Ability to manage and adapt to changing manufacturing priorities to achieve expected results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
• Able to communicate effectively with management, and co-workers to promote strong working relationships and create an environment focused on teamwork
• Familiar with ISO / AS9100 Regulatory Standards
• Experience in GD&T and Metrology preferred
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical processes utilized in the manufacture of metal/rubber products preferred
• Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing preferred
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R preferred
• Familiar with Kaizen activities / tools preferred
• Experience with SAP preferred

Education Required

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Note: The essential functions above have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

All applicants applying for this position must be eligible to work in the United States, as we are an Electronic I-9 / E-Verify registered company. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

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