Quality Engineer, Entry Level

Position Overview

At Parker Aerospace, we develop innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight. As part of our team and the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality standards and improvements. Your work in developing, modifying, and maintaining rigorous testing and evaluation methods will help shape our mission of "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow."

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses quality performance using statistical and analytical methods; devises and implements inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures.
• Develops and establishes quality systems, inspection plans, performance trends, statistical plans, cost estimates, and quality documentation.
• Determines responsibility for nonconforming products or materials through statistical analysis.
• Acts as a member of the Material Review Board to ensure timely processing and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Develops sampling plans using attribute, variable, and sequential methods and applies factorial techniques for experiments.
• Evaluates process control, troubleshoots issues, and maintains statistical process controls using control charts and analysis tests.
• Analyzes supplier capabilities and participates in programs designed to improve supplier performance.
• Enhances products and processes using continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data to make informed recommendations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, certifications, and networking.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements and advises management on necessary actions.
• Contributes to the overall team effort by achieving related results and participating in cross-functional assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical discipline; professional entry level with potential internship experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection, quality engineering/assurance techniques, and lean manufacturing principles.
• General understanding of aerospace or similar industry products along with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using standard business applications and specialized data analysis tools.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to develop recommendations and resolve issues.
• Capability to work under general supervision while exercising discretion in selecting procedures and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature, technical journals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Adept at interpreting technical instructions in both mathematical and diagrammatic forms.
• Excellent communication skills to address inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated teamwork with active participation in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range of $70,750 to $110,250 annually with participation in an Annual Incentive Program.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, and additional insurance options offered at competitive premiums.
• Retirement Plans: Includes a 401(k) Plan with company matching (100% of the first 5% of pay) and a defined-contribution plan with a 3% annual contribution.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and ample opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid leave along with company-paid holidays.