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Quality Engineer II - Aerospace

Location : Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Dec 2, 2025

Job ID : 61289

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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.

The Fire Safety & Power Systems Division within Parker Aerospace Group 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 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.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer II 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. Plays a key role in resolving issues when they arise.

Essential Functions

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (required) in Engineering or a Quality-related technical discipline (preferred)

• Certifications: ASQ CQA, CQE beneficial

• 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, and MRP system

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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.

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)