Sr. Quality Engineer

Sr. Quality Engineer

Location : DAYTON, OH, United States

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 4, 2025

Job ID : 59357

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Sr. Quality Engineer

Dayton, OH

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Division

Engineered Materials Group

Parker Lord’s Dayton facility manufactures passive vibration mounts for commercial and military aerospace applications. We pride ourselves in differentiating from our competitors by providing high technology solutions and the highest quality products. Our core competencies include machining and rubber-to-metal bonding, and we hold multiple industry and aerospace customer certifications, including AS9100 and NADCAP .

The Sr. Quality Engineer will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems to ensure Parker LORD products and processes meet or exceed internal and external requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering / production teams, customers, and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing quality activities to ensure product conformance to customer requirements and specifications

Lead investigation, resolution and prevention activities focused on product and process nonconformances

Track process capability and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve results and implement continuous improvement projects focused on cost, scrap, rework, and first pass yield

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality system tied to manufacturing operations with an emphasis on customer requirements and regulatory standards

Collaborate with planning and design staff regarding product design and tooling to ensure implementation of effective production methods and resolution of manufacturing challenges

Participate on New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to assure relevant quality requirements and objectives are understood, communicated, and practiced throughout product lifecycle

Facilitate customer, and perform internal and external audits

Provide technical assistance and direction to manufacturing engineering, production, and support staff

Aid in the development and performance of applicable aerospace training activities

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering / production teams, customers, and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and directing quality activities to ensure product conformance to customer requirements and specifications

Lead investigation, resolution and prevention activities focused on product and process nonconformances

Track process capability and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve results and implement continuous improvement projects focused on cost, scrap, rework, and first pass yield

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality system tied to manufacturing operations with an emphasis on customer requirements and regulatory standards

Collaborate with planning and design staff regarding product design and tooling to ensure implementation of effective production methods and resolution of manufacturing challenges

Participate on New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to assure relevant quality requirements and objectives are understood, communicated, and practiced throughout product lifecycle

Facilitate customer, and perform internal and external audits

Provide technical assistance and direction to manufacturing engineering, production, and support staff

Aid in the development and performance of applicable aerospace training activities

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in Quality, Engineering or Operations with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Familiar with Eight Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D), ability to root cause problems, devise short-term fixes and implement long-term prevention solutions

Ability to manage and adapt to changing manufacturing priorities to achieve expected results

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects

Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment

Able to communicate effectively with management, and co-workers to promote strong working relationships and create an environment focused on teamwork

Familiar with ISO / AS9100 Regulatory Standards

Experience in GD&T and Metrology preferred

Solid working knowledge of mechanical processes utilized in the manufacture of metal / rubber products preferred

Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing preferred

Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R preferred

Familiar with Kaizen activities / tools preferred

Experience with SAP preferred

Note : The essential functions above have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

All applicants applying for this position must be eligible to work in the United States, as we are an Electronic I-9 / E-Verify registered company. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.

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 / Permanent Resident 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 and

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 ()