Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Full-time

Tucson, AZ

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About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality throughout the production process in our Tucson, AZ facility. They will also work to develop and implement quality control systems, draft robust inspection & test plans per product, outline effective process control plans, and select the most reliable measuring equipment and tooling to be used for each process and product. On a daily basis with cross-functional support, they will manage the internal/in-process quality operations of our machining, injection molding, and assembly processes by evaluating manufacturing processes, identifying non-conformities and performance concerns, coordinating problem-solving, and implementing preventive solutions. This role will be critical in advocating and supporting the quality and business objectives within Parker Hannifin Corporation's WIN Strategy, by developing, modifying, applying and maintaining quality standards for products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality performance using statistical and analytical methods to evaluate the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.
• Create and implement various inspection and testing procedures.
• Set up, program, and utilize advanced inspection equipment to accurately measure and verify product dimensions and specifications.
• Train machinists, mold techs, and other production personnel to adhere to inspection standards.
• Develop and implement methods of using statistical process control to maintain product quality, and overall process performance.
• Continuously observe and evaluate production processes, identify quality performance trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions by leading and/or participating in root cause analysis activities with internal teams.
• Conduct in-house process and product audits at a regular cadence to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing quality data.
• Analyze process and product performance data, and use results to outline and establish quality systems, inspection plans, and procedures to ensure compliance with defined requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to refine and enhance products and processes in production areas.
• Work with suppliers to establish quality standards for incoming materials and components, conducting audits and assessments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering) or other related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in Quality, Engineering, or other related field - must be within manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years working within a manufacturing facility with machining processes.
• 3+ years of experience working with Quality systems, programs, audits, and procedures.
• Extensive experience with various mechanical inspection tools and methods.
• Expert-level experience in programming advanced inspection equipment including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Vision Measuring Machines (VMM), or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding structured change management activities across an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities and comprehensive understanding of Quality tools (8D, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.).
• Experience training personnel on key Quality tools, problem solving, procedures.
• Proven experience leading functional and cross-functional teams on projects.
• Excellent hands-on experience working directly with production personnel to solve quality problems and improve quality control processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO9001 (or related) auditing, management, and maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand complex part drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Lead or Internal Auditor Certification preferred.