Supplier Quality Engineer

Parker Hannifin • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics. Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering field required.
• 2-4 years related experience required (Quality Engineering preferred).
• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.
• Knowledge of and experience with precision machining.
• A thorough understanding of use and application of statistical quality assurance methods is required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, top management and suppliers.
• Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement principles and techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.
• Ability to use standard business software applications and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide input for supplier selection activities including supplier evaluation and quality systems audits.
• Coordinate supplier process capability programs for new components, processes, assemblies or purchased finished goods.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products and processes of suppliers.
• Ensure that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contracts.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends, and corrective action.
• Verify compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by performing supplier audits and surveys.
• Initiate programs to improve supplier performance.
• Lead supplier development activities geared towards increased implementation of Dock-to-Stock and replenishment programs.
• Work with suppliers to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to assure quality of goods and services provided.
• Be responsible for ensuring that nonconforming material is dispositioned in a timely manner, in addition to analyzing defect trends in order to initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Be responsible for the specification and validation of inspection tools and gages for suppliers.
• Integral participant in all design reviews; review and approve all Supplier Quality Requirement Plans (SQR’s) and develop follow-up plans after implementation.
• Perform Quality Systems and Process Audits of current suppliers including reporting, follow-up and closure of non-conformances.
• Handle process improvements at supplier facilities.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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