Review and provide input for supplier selection activities including supplier evaluation and quality systems audits. Lead supplier PPAP's and deviation requests. Responsible to coordinate with Parker manufacturing plants and suppliers to resolve production non-conforming material dispositions and implementation of corrective actions.

* Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products and processes of suppliers.

* Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products and processes of suppliers.

* Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contracts.

* Coordinates with suppliers relating to quality performance, trends, and corrective action. Verifies compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by performing supplier audits and surveys. Initiate programs to improve supplier performance.

* Lead supplier development activities geared towards increased implementation of Dock-to-Stock and replenishment programs.

* Works with suppliers to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to assure quality of goods and services provided.

* Will be responsible for ensuring that nonconforming material is dispositioned in a timely manner, in addition to analyzing defect trends in order to initiate appropriate corrective action.

* Responsible for the specification and validation of inspection tools and gages for suppliers.

* Integral participant in all design reviews; reviews and approves all Supplier Quality Requirement Plans (SQR's) and develops follow-up plans after implementation.

* Will perform Quality Systems and Process Audits of current suppliers, as needed, including: reporting, follow-up and closure of non-conformances.

* Handle process improvements at supplier facilities.

BS degree in Engineering field or related technical discipline and/or ASQ certification as Quality Engineer.

Knowledge of and experience with precision machining.

A thorough understanding of use and application of statistical quality assurance methods is required.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, top management and suppliers.

Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement principles and techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.

Ability to use standard business software applications and/or specialized data analysis tools.

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