Quality Engineer III - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin • Irvine, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Parker Hannifin's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) is seeking a Quality Engineer III, a senior site-level role responsible for assessing and supporting complex quality performance issues across multiple value streams and functional specialties. This position leads the development, deployment, and sustainment of quality systems and procedures, owns Quality Management System (QMS) execution, and serves as a certified scheme auditor. The role leads larger-scope projects and high-performance teams (HPTs), advises site leadership on quality process improvements, and may include supplier quality oversight. Routine interaction spans operations leaders, project teams, Material Review Board (MRB), customers, key suppliers, and third-party audit teams. MFCD supports aircraft worldwide by providing primary and secondary flight control systems. The division is headquartered in Irvine, California, and is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, multi-value-stream quality issues.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of QMS principles and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 as applicable).
• Proficiency with quality tools and methods: A3/8D/DMAIC, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA (gage R&R), PPAP/FAI, and change control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Data analysis competency using statistical tools (e.g., Minitab or equivalent) and KPI dashboards.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.
• Excellent communication and influence skills; effective with executive, manager, and shop-floor personnel.
• Confident engaging customers, suppliers, and auditors.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of leading larger-scope projects and HPTs.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred.
• MRB/issue disposition authority preferred.
• Certified scheme auditor (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) required or strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T preferred.
• ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE).
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support complex quality performance issues across multiple value streams and functional specialties.
• Lead the development, deployment, and sustainment of quality systems and procedures.
• Own Quality Management System (QMS) execution.
• Serve as a certified scheme auditor.
• Lead larger-scope projects and high-performance teams (HPTs).
• Advise site leadership on quality process improvements.
• May include supplier quality oversight.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and Parker PQP requirements into advanced processes.
• Own deployment and governance of PQP tools and quality procedures at the site and advanced processes for the Division.
• Evaluate effectiveness and drive corrective actions for gaps within site, across sites, or within the Division.
• Drive Parker Quality Process (PQP) methodologies and principles through deployment of PQP tools.
• Lead the creation or updating of FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and related documentation.
• Lead diversified, cross-value-stream or multi-site problem solving using structured methods for complex quality issues.
• Facilitate MRB activities; disposition/adjudicate nonconforming material; verify containment and effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and deploy solutions to systemic issues in complex processes, sites, or multisite processes; drive root cause elimination and risk reduction.
• Own and drive the process capability and control process within the site or multisite, including SPC charting, process capability analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Drive and ensure site meets or exceeds company standards in management of processes for measurement system analysis (MSA/gage R&R), PFMEA, control plan development, and change control.
• Manage and deploy qualification/validation activities (e.g., PPAP/FAI) and ensure configuration management aligns with customer/industry requirements.
• Plan and lead internal audit activities; represent the site during external audits and drive corrective action plans for findings.
• Lead supplier/service provider performance assessments and meetings; conduct supplier containment, audits, and corrective actions; collaborate on improvement plans.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and key suppliers to address significant quality events, expectations, and status of corrective actions.
• Engage directly with third-party audit teams; coordinate rapid responses and systemic closure of all findings.
• Cascade learnings to other sites within the Division, Group, or Company.
• Participate as a team member or lead on site-level projects; communicate status in all directions.
• Coordinate with primary functions (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain) to resolve issues.
• Adhere to compliance and safety standards, including Parker policies, procedures, and QMS requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• A Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior