Quality Technician

Position Summary

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN: ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN: At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircrafts lifecycle, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircrafts lifecycle, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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 professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industrys most brilliant minds, 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. We believe the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are happy to consider you for other roles at Parker that may be a good fit. 

Parker Meggitt is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines, including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more. The Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing, ending with delivery to customers. 

Parker Meggitt – Simi Valley, CA, is also a key supplier in selecting energy spanets, including nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

JOB DESIGNATION

The Quality Technician provides technical support to the quality engineering functions.  Conducts examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, components and parts at various stages of the production process, to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, and components on all types of standard and special products, to insure alignment with product requirements and quality standards
• Coordinated calibration activities and maintained calibration records for all tools, instruments, and gages used for product acceptance and verification/validation.
• Assists Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non-conformities.
• Performed internal audits to verify all procedures, work instructions are in accordance with AS9100 standards.
• Updates Quality procedures and work instructions in compliance with AS9100/ISO as needed to reflect current and/or changing processes, lending to AS9100/ISO compliance and successful audits with minimal findings.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspection at sub-assembly and final assembly using engineering drawings, testing
• Inspecting wires, sensors such as force sensors, pressure sensors, etc. using ring gauges, calipers, torque ranges, micrometers, and other tools
• Inspect for defects - corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, verify specs using purchase orders, blueprints, drawings
• Provides detail analysis, troubleshooting and evaluation of components, assemblies and systems
• Maintains documentation records and data on tests performed
• Sets up or builds special test panels to facilitate testing and /or evaluation as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications: Vocational Training and/or apprenticeships in Quality Control Inspections or equivalent experience in related field

Years Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Skilled at performing examinations and quality control inspections on products, materials, components and parts on all types of standard and special products
• Must have experience with all type of inspection tools like: Gauges, calipers, height gages, pin and block gages, V-blocks surface inspection tables, micrometers, and comparators
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, as well as Aero Space Standards like AS9100 use on aviation, space and defense organizations.
• Familiar with the casting, forging, molding, stainless-steel and electronic components use in Aerospace industry. Experience creating First Article Inspection Reports in compliance with AS9102 and customer-specific requirements
• Experience in performing internal audits based on established criteria and records the results.
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings using the language of Geometrical Dimensional Tolerancing (GD&T) described in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5 standards.
• Experience completing first articles (FAI) in accordance with the Aerospace Standards AS9102Ability to independently resolve standard assignments 
• Experience with blueprints, drawings and parts lists
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Effective oral and written communication

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent residency is required for most positions.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, and location as well as spanet and business considerations. Pay Range: $26/hr - $30/hr

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:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100 pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all 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 accordance with U.S. import & and 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.