Quality Engineer III Location : Irvine, CA, United States Job Family : Quality Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 7, 2025 Job ID : 55323 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved 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. The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for technical support to the Quality Assurance Department. The position requires an engineering or technical background sufficient to assist in identifying technical issues and getting to the root cause of the problem. Responsibility includes, procedure development, drawing reviews, process development/continuous improvement, and providing joint technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing & Program Management. Responsibilities: • Statistical techniques, i.e., failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability failure analysis, design of experiments, statistical decision making, and statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma implementation. • Knowledge of military and commercial specifications for materials, mechanical & electrical products, hydraulics/pneumatics, various special processing, such as, chemical processing, coatings, welding, heat treating, and non-destructive testing. • Implementation and management of Zero Defect methodologies, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and other principles for various customer programs. • Participates in the AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements with implementation, training and maintenance of the Quality department operating procedures, supporting internal audit activities and preparing input data for quality management review. • ASME Y14.5M (dimensioning and tolerancing), ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes), MIL-STD-100 (engineering drawing practices), ANSI/NCSL Z540-3 (calibration systems requirements), FED-STD-H28 (screw thread standards). • Support new business development with customer quality requirements compliance review, proposal writing support and generating quality assurance program plans. • Knowledge and experience of various company quality requirements, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, & Raytheon. Implementation of contractual requirements for quality planning, inspection, source inspection, and flow down. Interface & processing of Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) government inspections thru WAWF – Wide Area Workflow. • Support additional customer requirements including preparation and interface for surveys, readiness reviews, review and approve AS9102 first article inspections, analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventive action. Knowledge of Net-Inspect, DISCUS, & Visual FAIR software. • Participate in and/or coordinate material review board (MRB) activities to issue, tract and close corrective actions, respond to customer requests for corrective action and generate failure and investigation reports. • Perform corrective actions using 8-D format, fault trees, cause & effect diagrams, 5 Whys, and other tools; and to communicate data internally and externally. • Conduct continuous improvement projects and initiatives as necessary • Support and provide assistance to Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering in drawing development and drawing revisions for productivity, detailed work instructions, process approval and to offset cause of deviations from quality standards. • Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) reliability failure analysis, design of experiments, statistical decision making, and risk management. • Support production and supplier evaluations & supplier development, supplier surveys, assistance with supplier quality requirements and issues, supplier source inspection and supplier performance reviews. • Develop inspection methods, techniques, sampling plans based on statistical data and inspection equipment requirements for inspection and test personnel. • Provide inspection plans, drawing and specification interpretation for inspection and other company personnel. • Support of customer product returns – failure investigation reports, teardown and evaluation, customer communication, and quality defect reporting on various customer website portal. • Review test procedures for completion and accuracy. Assists with the performance of acceptance tests and prepare inspection and test data for submittal to the customer. • Performs process analysis, and develops statistical techniques for analysis of test data. • Collect and present data on quality performance metrics for monthly quality reports. • Must be able to work with minimum supervision. • Other responsibilities as assigned. • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work additional hours as necessary Qualifications: + Bachelor degree required; 7+ years’ experience as a Sr. Quality Engineer or in related position. Quality, Engineering or Technical degree preferred. ASQ Quality Engineer certification a plus. + Experience includes maintaining an AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Must have a background in Engineering and Manufacturing processes, knowledge of statistical methods and Six Sigma; and be able to conduct process capability studies and design of experiments. Requires working knowledge of military and commercial specifications for materials, and special processing specifications. Experience in Military Aerospace Industry required and knowledge of IPC and J-STD specifications. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate in English. + Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and suppliers and to effectively present information to top management. Must be able to adequately communicate with coworkers. Good written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret simple technical periodicals and scientific articles. Ability to effectively present information to management, vendors and other functions within and outside the Company. + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + Proficient in use of scientific calculators. Understanding of statistical process control (SPC). + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. + Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and pay close attention to detail and produce high level of accuracy. Ability to prioritize his/her own work if applicable, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion. + As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds. + Ability to work with all levels of management, shop personnel and outside vendors. Must be able to interact effectively, be a team player, and work independently and well under pressure. Interacts with Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Contracts, occasionally government agencies, customers and vendors. + Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Office for Word, Excel (spreadsheets) and Power Point (presentations). Adobe Acrobat. + CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine), Hardness tester, Optical comparator, Profilometer, Sine plate, calipers and micrometers, Height gages, Gage blocks, Precision measuring pins, Gear wires, Spline and thread gages, Scientific calculator, Dial indicators, Multi meter, Company van and Pallet jack. + Position involves ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects. + Position involves ability to occasionally move objects of 100 pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects and tools, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires that the employee have the ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate. In this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, stoop, reach, or crouch. Extended hours and overtime are occasionally required to meet job requirements. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required. Travel for source inspection is occasionally required. Proof of valid Drivers License may be required. + The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The work area is usually subject to air conditioning / heating. + Normal office / inspection lab environment (air-conditioned). Some work performed in shop area (non-air-conditioned). + Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. + Must be a US citizen 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: Health and Wellbeing: Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts. Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums. Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support. Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits. Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection. Financial Security and Growth: Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match. Time Away & Work-life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s. Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions. Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth. Career Advancement and Education: Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year. Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility): Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more! The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours. Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,863.00/annual - $157,990.00/annual. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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