Quality Engineer III

Position Summary

Senior Program Quality Engineer role defines and implements quality assurance solutions to a wide range of complex issues. Ensures high reliability and proper performance per product requirements. Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead Parker Fluid Systems Division ZDP strategy and execution for the North Hollywood site.
• Plan and implement quality assurance activities for internal production, suppliers, and customer orders.
• Lead and coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to ensure parts and processes meet customer and internal requirements.
• Provide quality support to customers and internal functions, including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Review contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings with emphasis on quality; develop compliance matrices for customer acceptance.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and code requirements into manufacturing work instructions, quality engineering instructions, and control plans.
• Flow down customer requirements to suppliers and verify supplier compliance.
• Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Drive efficient processing of customer RMAs, perform thorough failure analysis, and ensure timely, clear communication with customers.
• Support internal and customer audits of systems, processes, and products.
• Administer the non-conforming material control process, including Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Facilitate assembly and test process improvements and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems to ensure accurate data for department KPIs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of product quality experience in an aerospace, automotive or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in 8D, Fishbone, 5-Whys, and PFMEA to drive root cause resolution.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering practices, PPAP/APQP, control plan development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) proficiency.
• SAP experience and familiarity with Net-Inspect or similar supplier portals.
• Knowledge Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines & Manufacturing concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical tools.
• Experience working with customer portals (e.g., Boeing, GE, Collins Aerospace).

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $100,300 to $166,900 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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  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.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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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