Leadership Development Associate - Quality

Job description

Org Marketing Statement Parker LDA Program

Parker’s Leadership Development Associate program offers new team members the opportunity to focus on specific skills to prepare them for leadership positions across the organization. Throughout the program, team members gain professional and leadership experience and grow through meaningful work assignments and structured learning, while contributing to the success of the organization. Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In Motion Systems Group and Motion System Operations, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life.

We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

Position Summary

The Quality Associate supports quality control and assurance activities through product inspection, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement projects. This role contributes to risk reduction, regulatory and ISO compliance, customer satisfaction, and consistent product quality by applying quality tools such as SPC, APQP, FMEA, and 8D. The Associate also collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports audit readiness, and presents quality improvement results to site leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and support quality improvement projects focused on risk reduction, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Assist in the development, update, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Control Plans. Analyze quality data and metrics (SPC) to identify trends and implement corrective actions. Apply tools such as APQP, FMEA, and 8D to solve complex problems and improve processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, etc) to ensure consistent product quality.

Support internal and external audits and maintain aligments with ISO standars and NOMs. Contribute to initiatives such as Kaizen and Zero Defects projects. Present findings and project outcomes to site leadership and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Expected graduation date

December 2026 (required). English - Advanced (required). Quality and detail orientation. Analytical thinking Effective communication. Continuous learning. Team collaboration. Ethics and accountability. Initiative and leadership potential. Adaptanility to change. Capacity to propose improvements. Language Tags