Quality / Lean Co-op - Summer 2026

Quality / Lean Co-op - Summer 2026

Location : WADSWORTH, OH, United States

Job Family : Professional - Entry

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 3, 2025

Job ID : 60768

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In the Motion Systems Group and in the Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose : enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a   Quality / Lean Co-op - Summer 2026   in Wadsworth, OH.

Your main responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the data collection, analysis and implementation of lean transformations initiatives at the Plant level by utilizing the company's WIN Strategy, Parker Lean System tools and philosophy to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions. Learn the various aspects of the quality function at Parker Hannifin. This includes participation in inspections, audits, creating and maintaining process and quality documentation, failure analysis, corrective action and lean continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost, quality and performance.

Following the Site Transformation plans & under the direction of the Division Lean Manager, executes & completes transformation’s plan tasks.

Assists in data collection, analysis & implementation of transformation improvements individually or as part of project and / or Kaizen teams.

Technologies & methodologies used & to be learned include Value Stream Mapping, Cellular Manufacturing, Kanban Pull Systems, Quick Changeover, design for lean, one-piece flow, inventory reduction, site tracking centers etc.

Makes implementation & results a top priority ®ularly updates the Plant’s Lean implementation plan.

Assist with Authorization to Return (ATR) management.

Learn to evaluate product warranty returns & prepare Analysis Reports for Customer Service to share with Customers.

Help lead Problem Solving activities when they arise with Customer 8Ds and / or Supplier NCMRs.

Assist with Non-conforming Materials Report (NCMR) administration with Suppliers to reduce Wadsworth NCMR turn times.

Work with suppliers on RMAs to return or debit nonconforming product.

Follow-up with suppliers on open actions owed to Parker.

Help provide support to the Quality Star Point Team.

Help setup Inspection Plans in OMNEX for incoming inspection of AA & 24 parts / material.

We are looking for a talent with

College Sophomore or higher working towards a degree in engineering, business or a related field.

Ability to perform complex analysis.

Effective oral & written communication skills including public & small group settings.

Advance Microsoft Excel user (Queries, Pivot tables, formulations, etc).

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment collecting data, performing time studies & training.

Excellent communication skills to lead & support empowered employees in a team environment.

Good presentation skills to effectively share the success & ideas of the Division.

Previous experience in quality or inspection preferred APQP.

Training & ASQC Certification preferred.

Must be able to accurately read gauges, prints, part identification, specifications & procedures.

Lift & transport baskets of parts weighing no more than 25 lbs.

Must be able to bend over, lift and move parts for the entire shift.

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-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.