PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 500 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary:

• Hands-on quality assurance, inspection, problem solving, root cause corrective actions of manufactured components.
• Internal & external audit findings prevention and closure
• Site Quality assurance initiative support & Starpoint facilitation

Essential Functions:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate quality functions, such as, authorize to returns, customer rework, nonconformance material reports, and sorting activities.
• Participates in failure analysis and corrective action investigations. Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans.
• Perform incoming and First article materials using engineers drawing/customer drawing spec.
• Reviews and interprets product/process drawings, specifications, and other applicable work instructions to determine pass/fail requirements for manufactured parts.
• Lead internal and external quality audits for the site as needed.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability and accuracy of products and processes.
• Facilitate preventative quality assurance Kaizen problem solving, Starpoint & natural teams in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the Quality Engineer & Manager with customer communication & resolution as needed.
• Support Parker's Zero-Defect Strategy by becoming a subject matter expert in the defect prevention tools utilized (e.g., PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, etc.)
• Oversee and be accountable to key business metrics such as Customer Returns, RPPM, Cost of Poor Quality, and Scrap for the manufacturing sites.
• Assist with internal division site quality improvement initiatives, as required

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4-year technical degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience in a quality or manufacturing related background a plus
• Applied working knowledge of FAI, PPAP, 8D a plus
• Ability to read blueprint/drawings/specifications preferred
• Experience using measurement devices (Calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, etc.)
• Applied working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, ISO Quality and DFSS principles- Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Skills:

• Knowledge of computers, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Digital collaboration tools (Zoom)
• Complete understanding of manufacturing environment, tools and equipment to facilitate production requirements
• Basic product knowledge
• Strong organizational skills

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")

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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.