Quality Technician -Production Location : ERIE, PA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 24, 2025 Job ID : 59884 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved The primary role of this individual is to work within the Production Quality Engineering Department to perform professional administrative duties related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems. The individual will support all production value streams and will collaborate with various production team members and plant leadership to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The individual will employ problem solving/statistical techniques and be able to work both individually and in a team environment to analyze problems and trends, and to coordinate product disposition, corrective action, and improvement activities. This position requires a motivated, detail orientated, and well-organized individual with strong communication and teamwork skills. + Provide support to the Quality Engineers in resolution of daily manufacturing issues and MRB activities. + First Article Inspections (FAI) activities (preparation of forms, coordination with the plant, and completion of FAI reports). + Notification follow-up with individuals on task completion or obtaining additional data. + Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) follow-ups with the plant, customer, and supplier. + Assist with data gathering to support capability analysis of part key characteristics. + Perform maintenance of quality related documentation (acceptance test reports, test instructions, inspection procedures, etc.). + Assist with data gathering to support capabilities analysis of part key characteristics. + Support to the Source Inspection Department to ensure customer delivery schedules are maintained. + Support departmental Value Stream Analysis (VSA) activities (i.e., HPT boards, production stops, etc.) and assigned projects. + Create, submit, and monitor requisitions for new or modified inspection equipment, inspection tooling/fixtures, and test fixtures. + Manage outside calibration suppliers and schedule accordingly to internal needs. + Assist and complete production related audits. + Candidate will need to be proficient in the use of personal computers and general software (Excel, WORD, PowerPoint, etc.) and have the ability to travel 5-10% of the time to support customer, Parker Lord, and supplier improvement initiatives. REQUIRED: + Associate degree in a technical curriculum with a demonstrated ability to assume increasing responsibility. PREFERRED: + A working knowledge of NDT, GD&T, and general metrology. + The application of statistical analysis tools to analyze problems and trends (e.g. seven basic tools, control charts, capability analysis, FMEAs, etc.), the application of problem solving tools (RCCA methods, 8D, fishbone, etc.). + Coordination of product disposition and implementation of corrective actions. + Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls required to manufacture Parker Lord products. + Working knowledge of SAP functionality for Quality related processes. + Understanding of ISO/AS9100 and AS9102. + Knowledge and experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs (i.e., NetInspect, Minitab, etc.). + Experience in Lean Manufacturing This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) 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.