Quality Engineer II

Position Summary

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.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including power generation and conversion systems, magnetics, and sensors for extreme environments. Located in Milwaukie, OR (in the Greater Portland Area), this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select aircraft and ground vehicle markets, spanning business jet, narrow body, wide body, and fighter jet platforms as well as military ground vehicles. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, among others.

Quality Engineer II

The Quality Engineer II is a site level role responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services through structured testing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role typically blends hands-on test execution with test planning, light automation, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. The Quality Engineer II helps define quality standards, identify defects and root causes, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Audits and drives improvement in inspection reporting to requirements and data integrity controls; utilizes inspection outcomes to identifies systemic issues, implements and drive a plan to solve or improve the inspection process:

  • 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.

• Supports site quality performance, may use SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders as needed

• Supports site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for customer/regulatory/ISO audits as needed

• Supports internal audit activities as needed within assigned scope; may represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally across the location:

  • Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status in all directions within the location or division, creates containment actions for risks.

  • Strong communication stakeholders to enable resource alignment and timely completion of project.

  • 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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality analysis or software testing (manual and/or automated)

• American Society for Quality certification desired.

• 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.

• Six Sigma and Lean tools experience is desired.

• Experience in maintaining and improving QS9000/ISO900 and TSI6949 Systems is desired.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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