Supplier Quality Engineer

This position may require 20% travel. (Only Domestic Travel)

MUST HAVE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, PFMEA, SIX SIGMA TOOLS, SUPPLIER QUALITY AUDIT EXPERIENCE, MUST HAVE BACHELOR’S DEGREE, APQP, PPAP, AERO OR Auto

(Automotive exp with machined parts exp is must like valves- ball, butterfly,catridges/fittings- pneumatic,hose,adapters/quick couplings- general quick couplings- inspection)

Essential Commodity Experience / Requirements: Machining/Assembly/Mfg Experience/Aerospace/Automotive/Problem Solving/Sense of urgency/Customer experience

Main Duties:

• Work with Supplier functions to develop PFMEA, Control plans and statistical plans (Cpk’s). Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.
• Experience advancing Zero Defect culture utilizing advanced Quality tools such as statistical analysis, PFMEA, 8D corrective action.
• Create/Maintain PFMEA, Control plans documentation using enterprise platform to ensure compliance to Parker standards.
• Perform virtual & onsite supplier audits as needed.
• Working experience in developing Supplier APQP/PPAP
• Works with Procurement to qualify NEW suppliers
• Develops Supplier Risk mitigation plans for Parts moves
• Responsible for Quality Assurance of  New Product introductions to Suppliers
• Coordinates with Supplier Quality team on all initiatives relating to supplier quality performance.

Must Have Requirements:

• Interpret blueprints, specifications & work instructions.
• Hands-on expertise in measurement methods & tools.
• Data analysis & mining – Pivot charts.
• Root cause analysis / problem solving.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint) 
• Supplier quality audit experience.
• APQP/PPAP experience
• US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.

Preferred Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience in demonstrated process improvement success; proven accomplishments utilizing Lean tools/methodologies; Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability tools required to drive the continuous improvement culture into the organization.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in Aerospace.
• BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related job experience.
• Automotive experience a plus