Quality Technician Sr

Parker Hannifin•Hauppauge, NY

About The Position

The Quality Technician supports factory operations with limited guidance from Quality Team Leadership by monitoring inbound supplier products for delays caused by nonconformances, documentation gaps, shipping issues, or other disruptions, and taking appropriate action to resolve issues affecting part availability. This includes resolving day-to-day problems with supplier or internal products, evaluating products and paperwork, and escalating issues to the appropriate business function when needed. The role communicates directly with suppliers and supports containment of nonconforming parts and validation of corrective actions upon receipt. It also serves as a liaison between internal and external business functions to support customer service and continuous improvement. The Quality Technician reviews Supplier First Article Inspections, PPAPs, and other quality documentation; assists with audits and source inspections; maintains records in quality management systems; and may travel to suppliers to research, identify, and repair product failures. The position participates in department problem solving, kaizen events, high-performance teams, and 5S activities; supports team metrics; shares knowledge and assists with training; and maintains proficiency through ongoing learning. The role may require lifting up to 25 pounds, passing solder inspection certification requirements, and participation in the site FAA/DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Program when inspecting covered safety-sensitive products. U.S. export compliance and/or government-contracting citizenship eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher.
Four to five years of related inspection or supplier experience, preferably in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or aerospace manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in inspection methods and using inspection tools to evaluate parts.
Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communication.
Ability to identify problems and develop and implement solutions.
Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, route sheets, test specifications, customer specifications, and internal drawings and procedures.
Working knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Visual inspection skills, including the ability to distinguish colors and pass a visual acuity test covering far vision, near vision, and color perception.
Ability to pass current Solder Inspection Certification per Division/Site standards or already be a certified solder inspector.
Must meet site FAA/DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Program requirements for covered employees who inspect safety-sensitive products.
May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must meet U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with measurement equipment.
Background in dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5.
Knowledge of applicable military standards or specifications, as required.

Responsibilities

Manage and solve day-to-day problems with supplier and/or internal products to make products available to Manufacturing Operations, including evaluating received products and related paperwork.
Communicate with suppliers to resolve issues and make supplier products available to Manufacturing Operations.
Support and validate containment of nonconforming parts upon receipt.
Assist in validating corrective actions upon part receipt.
Liaise between external and internal business functions to support customer service and continuous improvement.
Review Supplier First Article Inspections, PPAPs, and other quality documentation.
Participate in department problem solving, kaizen events, and high-performance teams.
Maintain 5S in the department and assist others through teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a resource for team members and assist with training and development.
Maintain proficiency in job skills and knowledge through continuous learning or education.
Support Team Improvement Board metrics by posting and reporting metrics when required.
Travel to suppliers to research, identify, and repair product failures.
Assist with audits and source inspections as necessary.
Enter and maintain records in quality management systems.
Assist the team leader in meeting product quality-related standards and expectations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $27.65 to $40.50 per hour.
Participation in an Annual Incentive Program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions of 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.