Quality Engineer I

Quality Engineer I

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Fluid Controls (FCD)

Location: USA NEW BRITAIN CT FLUID CONTR

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Aug 24, 2026

Job ID: 68102

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The Quality Engineer I implements and assures alignment to the Parker Quality Process (PQP) to ensure that products, services and processes are consistently meeting defined quality standards and customer expectations. This role executes structured, well-defined assignments using established quality procedures and tools (e.g., FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, calibration, APQP). The role administers inspection reporting, supports resolution of discrete quality issues, and contributes to one or more site projects with guidance from experienced quality professionals. Decision-making discretion is limited; work is performed within established standards and procedures to assess and improve product and process quality performance.

• 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[MO1] related documentation under guidance.

• Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance.

• Establishes inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; analyzes inspection outcomes, identifies systemic issues, and communicates actionable insights to leadership:

• 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.

• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders

• Owns elements of the site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for customer/regulatory/ISO audits.

• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally (limited scope):

• Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status, risks, and needs to stakeholders.

• 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.

• 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[MO1] related documentation under guidance.

• Performs Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities (e.g., gage R&R) and support calibration compliance.

• Establishes inspection reporting requirements and data integrity controls; analyzes inspection outcomes, identifies systemic issues, and communicates actionable insights to leadership:

• 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.

• Analyzes site quality performance using SPC and KPI dashboards; identifies special causes and systemic risk, sets investigation priorities, and drives improvement actions with stakeholders

• Owns elements of the site QMS documentation framework; establishes document control expectations and ensures readiness for customer/regulatory/ISO audits.

• Plans and leads internal audit activities within assigned scope; represent the site during external audits and drives corrective action plans for findings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally (limited scope):

• Participate as a team member on site-level projects; communicate status, risks, and needs to stakeholders.

• 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.

[MO1]work instructions

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $70890 to $117300 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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 Company-Paid Holidays.

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")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.

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