Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet 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. 

Job Posting

Position Summary:

With minimum guidance in a team environment, performs dimensional or mechanical inspection on a diversified line of Aerospace components. Inspect sub-assemblies, and assemblies along with performing the complex first article inspection to verify conformance to blueprints and engineering specifications.  Responsible for ensuring compliance to customer and Company quality system specifications and requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1. Performs quality review of documents including, purchase orders, routers, certifications, specifications, blueprints, and other related documents.
2. Conducts final dimensional or mechanical inspection of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and assemblies, for conformance to blueprints and engineering specifications.
3. Determines if products and/or components will be accepted or rejected based on customer specifications.
4. Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, comparators, and gauging equipment to verify conformance to requirements.
5. Assists certified operator with devising dimensional gauging set-ups and performs part layout inspection (stanchion set-up and fixtures).   

6. Reviews, processes and completes any required quality documentation (i.e. certification, packing slips, etc.) prior to releasing product from DSQR.

8.   Performs and processes the more complex first article inspection on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies to AS 9102 requirements per the customer requirements.

1. Reviews first article packages on file for completion and assures current revisions are on file.

10. Ensures compliance to SPD and customer quality system requirements.

1. Reviews new or revised customer specifications for updates to maintain current on customer requirements.

2. Advises manufacturing personnel of possible non-conformities.

3. Verifies proper labels, identification and packaging of parts at shipping, if required by customer.

4. Complete any documentation at shipping, if required by customer.

5. When customer certified as such, acts as customer’s agent on all product quality and quality systems issues.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

1. Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments
2. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.  Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance and high ethical/quality standards in all assigned work and related documents

3. Actively participates in lean/continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.  Applies lean concepts and tools in work areas.

4. May be required to train other inspectors and certified operators.  Provides assistance or guidance to others related to customer specifications.       
5. May be required to process audit of test and assembly processes and interface with various customer and government representatives.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training):

1. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years related quality inspection experience. 

2. Must have experience using precision instrument measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, etc. 
3. Must be able to pass required vision exam and color vision test.
4. Able to implement and effectively apply lean/continuous improvement initiatives.

5. Able to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

6. Must be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

7. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

8. Able to interpret reports and use job specific software applications.  Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. Microsoft, TORS, CICS, email)

9. The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, supervisors, managers and customers about work product and processes and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  Must be able to read and understand written instructions and procedures. Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

10. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Possess working knowledge of shop mathematics.

11. Knowledge of applicable military standards or specifications required.

12. Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, customers specifications and internal drawings and procedures.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to move about inside the plant to access tools, parts and materials.  The team member must be able to remain in a stationary position about half the time.  The team member is required to use test equipment to inspect parts.  Must be able to detect and identify parts and tools and inspect work for defects and accuracy.  Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.  May be required to move parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for a distance of 30 feet.   

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. 

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

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. 
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

***Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.

***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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. ***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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

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