QA Process Controller

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company.

With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.

By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of product quality in all Element departments by focusing on process control, efficiency and improvement; optimal machine, equipment and resource utilization; developing, implementing and maintaining operating parameters; and linking a lean manufacturing approach to Demand Flow Technology (DFT).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities described here are representative of those tasks an employee performs to successfully complete the essential functions of this job; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks that may be assigned or required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Maintain an appropriate level of quality in all Element departments, primarily through optimal equipment settings, utilization and performance.

• Train and mentor Machine Operators and Assemblers to attain acceptable standards of competency and efficiency within established operating parameters.

• Monitor product quality, help attain quality improvements, and use balanced assessments of product acceptance.

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes by using test, trial and assessment, observation and data gathering techniques.

• Recommend process improvements, as necessary.

• Assist Engineering and R&D with equipment upgrade recommendations and/or adjustments to ensure products conform to required standards and specifications.

• Work with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Lab personnel to ensure process repeatability; realistic and reproducible product specifications; and that equipment/machine operators thoroughly understand, not only, operating processes, procedures and parameters, but also equipment capabilities and limitations.

• Submit representative samples to the Lab for testing and/or other certification purposes.

• Gather statistical data for process control monitoring.

• Handle customer complaints, returns, and non-conformities, as needed.

• Address any and all issues dealing with product quality.

• Keep Supervisor apprised of any irregularities and problems that occur.

• Follow and enforce ISO Work Instructions, as applicable.

Qualifications

The requirements described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The minimum qualifications required include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• At least two-years' of experience on department-specific equipment/machinery, required.

• Mechanical aptitude, ability to use measurement devices and technical skills, required.

• Basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

• Good communications skills and ability to train and mentor others.

• Attention to detail and a working knowledge of quality management systems.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma and/or GED.

• Technical Associates degree, preferred.

• Related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must meet the physical demands for the position including, but not limited to, the ability to:

• Occasionally stand, bend, stoop, walk, kneel, crouch, carry and climb.

• Use hands and/or arms to finger, handle, feel and reach.

• Talk and hear.

• Occasionally, lift and/or move 1 to 20 pounds, and occasionally, up to 50 pounds.

• Use specific vision faculties which include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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

Drug Tests

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.