Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

Location: Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Apr 30, 2025

Job ID: 56712

Job Description

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Oro Valley, AZ, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier of camera systems, energy storage products, and security systems in aerospace markets. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Textron, among others

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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer II position directly supports the Quality Manager in embracing key departmental objectives geared towards overall customer satisfaction. The Quality Engineer works within the quality team to ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product and is tasked with creating documentation, devising quality tests and defining the criteria a test result should meet. They play a key role in resolving issues when they arise.

Responsibilities

AS9100 involvement and internal & external auditing

Corrective action coordination and in-depth root cause analysis

Customer and supplier interaction (e.g. program management reviews, supplier audits, customer audits)

Monitoring and use of customer databases

Lean Enterprise and Lean Manufacturing tools

Use of Statistical tools

DPPM daily monitoring and countermeasures

First Article Inspection IAW AS9102

Process problem solving and improvement

Involvement with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process

Reliability (MTBF, MTBUR) calculations

Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) analysis and reporting

Develop product Inspection plans/Control plans

Material Review Board (MRB) membership

Oversight and coordination of tool/equipment calibration

Other responsibilities as assigned

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Physical Requirements

Approximately 90% sitting and 10% standing/walking about in-door Company facilities.

Perform continuous uninterrupted visual inspections, with and without magnifying devices.

Use hand tools, measuring devices, and magnifying devices (e.g. gauges, calipers, rulers.)

Perform major hand grasping and fine finger manipulations using both hands.

Perform repeated lifting from floor, table and shelf.

Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded.

Read written/printed specifications and drawings.

Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling.

Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces.

Must be able to lift minimum of 25 lbs.

Must have a visual acuity of 20/25 in at least one eye, either correct or uncorrected.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering or a Quality-related technical discipline required.

Certifications: ASQ CQA, CQE beneficial

Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing setting with a minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality-related position preferred

Analytical skills - need to be able to spot problems quickly and find the underlying causes so changes can be made

Critical thinking - once problems are identified, solutions and improvements must be found. This might involve thinking about a process, procedure or problem in a completely new way.

Attention to detail - as the people responsible for the creation and implementation of quality systems, as well as the people who notice and report on problems, every detail must be noticed and acted upon when necessary

Numerical skills - statistical analysis can be a big part of a quality engineering role

Communications skills - strong written and verbal communication skills are key. Must be able to relay potentially complex ideas to a wide range of audiences - both in personal consultations but also through company SOPs and quality documentation. Ability to effectively handle significant inquiries and/or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and third party auditors

Team working skills - working as part of the quality team, and in close coordination with other teams throughout the manufacturing facility (as well as potential for interaction with suppliers and customers) is a key part of quality engineering

Working knowledge of inspection techniques, procedures, instruments, etc.

Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, and Six Sigma

Experience with and demonstrated understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 requirements

Previous experience with printed circuit board electronics (preferred)

Familiarity with J-STD and IPC standards (preferred)

Experience with FAA regulatory requirements (14 CFR parts 21, 43, 65,120, & 145)

Proficient using Microsoft Office products, databases, Minitab and MRP system

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.