Position Summary

Job Profile Summary

The Quality Engineer – Application Specialist is a key influencer in the digital strategic vision and roadmap implementation for the technology area(s) and business functions they support. This position works directly with Group and Division Quality Leaders to implement standard processes and apply them to related software applications. The Quality Engineer – Application Specialist leverages knowledge in several technical or business disciplines to collaborate with peers in deploying highly secure and resilient information technology solutions. This position works with the Enterprise Manager/Director and Division/Country IT Manager to help set departmental goals and technology targets.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Advisor on Quality business processes, proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, and is proficient in IT life-cycle management
• Develops and establishes quality systems and procedure standards for quality management processes (CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Change Management)
• Responsible for global support of business applications/solutions spanning multiple business functions
• Proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, leads and implements change within team
• Advisor on technology or business systems portfolio that will drive expected results for the business, achieving consistent cost effective, stable & sustainable solutions 
• Works with identified business units to develop innovative digital solutions to fit business needs 
• Producing Cost Benefit Analysis and recommending solution to improve business process(es) 
• Effectively communicates technical issues to project team members and management with the ability to adapt written/verbal/presentation material and style, depending on audience and environment 
• Proficient in IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, development, testing, project management and change management 
• Able to interpret business requirements effectively that can translate to information technology solutions 
• Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and organizational awareness 
• Completes root cause analysis of issues and decisively leads problem resolution 
• Consistent and high degree of focus to a business or technology solutions ROI and realistic achievable business value 
• Build trust with business partners and stakeholders through strength of translating complex technical solutions to non-technical language 
• Responsible & Accountable for team members implementing Parker Values & building a trust-based relationship throughout the team 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• American Society for Quality certification desired
• Six Signa methodologies and Lean tools practical experience required
• Experience in maintaining and improving QS9000/ISO900 is desired
• Familiar with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing related documents

• Experience in Agile methodologies, and experience in security best practices and compliancy requirements

• 8 or more years experience in Quality Process and Digital Technology with industry recognized certifications

Recommended Training

• Zero Defect
• Agile - Leading Teams and Projects 
• Lean Concepts and Principles
• Security & Compliance Best Practices 
• UiPath Best Practices
• Building Trust Under Pressure
• Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders

Recommended Experience

• Team Building & Networking 
• Subject Matter Expert in Two or More Technologies in Your Focus Area / Supporting Business Function 
• Lead Several Complex and/or Global Projects
• Lead a Kaizen Event and HPTs
• How to Build Your Business Acumen 

Equal Employment Opportunity

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