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Supplier Quality Engineer

Parker • Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States

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Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply by Dec 7, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Supplier Quality Engineer (no direct supervisory responsibilities); mid-level, 2–5 years related experience

**Stack/tools: **

  • Quality/automotive methods: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP

  • Metrology: MSA (Measurement System Analysis), ability to read drawings/specs

  • Auditing/certifications: ISO/IATF auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

  • Improvement/lean: Lean manufacturing, error-proofing (poka-yoke), continuous improvement

  • Data/tools: standard business software + specialized data analysis tools for trends/metrics

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Establish/maintain supplier quality system and ensure compliance with Supplier Quality Manual and standards (ISO/IATF).

    2. Lead supplier development and manage changes; support supplier reviews with Purchasing and customer-impact items.

    3. Run supplier audits and quality performance tracking (trend analysis, corrective actions, timely disposition of nonconforming material).

  • Must-have skills:

    • Strong supplier quality knowledge across APQP/FMEA/Control Plan/PPAP/MSA

    • Ability to execute ISO/IATF/VDA6-based supplier audits and drive corrective actions

    • Cross-functional communication and problem-solving; continuous improvement mindset

    • Engineering degree (BS) plus 2–5 years experience

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Spanish skills

    • Experience with **

Full Description

Org Marketing Statement

Join Parker’s Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

Position Summary

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by participating in the supplier selection program regarding supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure full quality compliance.

Scope/ Supervision And Interaction

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, customers, and the public.

Essential Functions

Establishes and maintains a supplier quality system that is effective in producing, measuring and maintaining a supply base. Ensures compliance to procedures outlined in the Supplier Quality Manual like ISO9001/IATF16949 Leads supplier development activities. Revises and implements changes as required. Participates in Supplier reviews and provides input to Purchasing Department in regards to supplier quality. Performs supplier quality audits acc. ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA6. Ensures reliability and accuracy of products provided by the supply base. Ensures that nonconforming material is dispositioned in a timely manner. Coordinates with suppliers all initiatives relating to supplier quality performance. Tracks performance trends and performs quality trend analysis from supplier base and facilitates corrective actions as appropriate. Utilizes lean manufacturing, error proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives to support Supplier base by assisting in development of robust processes that assures Parker Zero Defect Initiative. Provides support to customers relative to supply-based issues.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required and 2-5 years related experience Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art quality tools and APQP methods like FMEA, Control Plan, Measurement Equipment incl. MSA, PPAP, incl. able to read technical specifications/drawings Must have ability to effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions by facilitate and improve cross-functional communication Use standard business applications software and specialized data analysis tools, to establish goals and objectives to complete projects Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification, and ISO/IATF auditor certification incl. 2-5 years related audit experience

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish language skills Experience in Plastic Molding and Assembly processes

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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

APQPContinuous ImprovementControl PlansCorrective ActionsError ProofingFMEAIATF 16949ISO 9001Lean ManufacturingMeasurement Systems AnalysisPPAPSupplier AuditingSupplier DevelopmentSupplier Quality ManagementTechnical Drawing InterpretationVDA 6

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