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Supplier Quality Engineer

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Fluid Systems (FSD)

Location : USA FLUID SYSTEMS IRVINE CA

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jan 13, 2026

Job ID : 62142

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Position Summary:

This role is responsible for regularly reviewing supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure their full contract compliance as well as actively monitoring and acting upon supplier quality and delivery performance shortfalls against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators in accordance the division supply chain strategy.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

The Division Supply Chain Quality Engineer functions within a matrix organization, reporting directly to the Division Supply Chain Quality Manager. This role will support the Aerospace Group supplier improvement strategy.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will actively contribute to the following:

• Supplier Improvement

• In depth problem solving and root cause corrective action for quality and when requested, delivery issues. Seeks feedback from suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.

• Zero Defect Implementation, Growth and Sustainment

• Facilitate on-site supplier Zero Defect initiation and penetration to promote supplier predictability.

• Supplier Pre-qualification/qualification

• Evaluating a supplier's quality management, organizational structure, quality capacity, capability and other factors before initial work placement or work transfer.

• New Product Development - Participating with cross-functional teams to develop new products or changes to existing products.

• Ensuring Process Parameters are Understood- Working with suppliers and Parker Engineering teams to define and communicate product/process parameters to help suppliers meet product requirements. Supports processes to manage risk through supplier engagement.

• Customer/Product Qualification/Approvals

• Completing or managing the completion of source inspections, supplier first article inspection reports, PPAP’s or facilitating customer work transfer approvals.

• Supports supplier work transfer by supporting Supply Chain Work Transfer High Performance Teams as directed.

• Quality Management System Oversight Audits - In cases where suppliers do not have an AS9100 registered QMS, audits must be performed to ensure suppliers comply with Parker quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering or a technical field.

• 2-4 years of related experience (preferred experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing).

• Thorough knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts.

• Experience working in or with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus.

• Effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques, use business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools, to measure achievement to objectives, complete projects, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Experience with state-of-the-art inspection engineering/assurance techniques, processes, procedures, instruments, theories and principles including PFMEA, SPC and the use of control plans. Prefer any of the following certifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ Quality Auditor, ASQ Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green, Yellow or Black Belt Certification

• Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communications and presentations.

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required to both customers and suppliers to support the division's goals.

• Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high-quality products or services

Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $87050 to $145250 annually

+ 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.

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”)

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