Position Summary

Aerospace Group Supply Chain Quality Director

Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with 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 opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, 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.

Job Summary:

The Aerospace Supply Chain Quality Director is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Parker Aerospace supply chain. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a Zero Defect culture at suppliers. The director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize and optimize processes, reduce defects, and enhance supplier quality performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management Systems:
  • Implement and maintain the Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) across the supply chain.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, etc.).
• Supplier Quality Assurance:
  • In coordination with Aerospace divisions, establish and manage supplier quality programs, including audits, assessments, and performance evaluations. 
  • Collaborate with Aerospace Group and division Supply Chain teams to select and develop high-quality suppliers.
  • Establish and maintain work transfer quality processes and measures.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to create a Preferred Supplier plan to establish hierarchy and credential maintenance.
  • In collaboration with the Aerospace divisions standardize the implementation of key supplier management processes to promote a “One Parker” supplier experience. 
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving product quality, and enhancing operational efficiency at key suppliers.
  • Utilize methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis to drive improvements.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Develop and implement metrics to identify quality risk at suppliers and deliver supplier quality scorecards
  • Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance to senior management.
• Issue Management:
  • In coordination with divisions, lead investigations of supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Enterprise Synergy:
  • Capture best practices and implement across AAG creating a uniform experience for supply base
  • Devise risk management strategies for suppliers of various capabilities and implement delegated authority as appropriate.
• Team Leadership:
  • Mentor Aerospace supplier quality assurance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Provide guidance on best practices in quality management and problem-solving techniques

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ten or more years of major professional accomplishments including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity for seven or more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.
• Knowledge of the product(s) and manufacturing operations that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing related field, or engineering, and progressive career experience. An M.B.A., an advanced technical degree, or professional designation may be preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Current knowledge of the latest manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.
• Travel required up 25-50

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as spanet and business considerations. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $153,052-$210,456-$267,860.

Closing Statement

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100 of the first 5 of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3 of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.