Site Quality Leader - Distribution Center (Aerospace)

Org 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 aftermarket 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.

We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Position Summary

The Danville Quality Manager provides leadership, direction and training for the quality inspectors, calibration technicians and quality engineers group within the business unit. Manages day to day functioning of the Quality Assurance Team to ensure areas of work, customer services and product qualities are maintained to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for all Danville DC and MRO quality matters; support Danville Carbon as needed.
• Become the SME for the North American Quality value stream as a whole with a detailed understanding of the manufacturing and quality processes.
• Build and support schedules for new quality complex, equipment moves, FAIs & machine capability studies.
• Responsible for the adherence to all customer requirements.
• Lead and support from a quality perspective work transfer and any business requirements to bring online outsourced vendors (OSV).
• Maintain and track quality for the purposes of analysis, control, improvement and management reports and maintains a quality system in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Quality representative for AS9100 compliance.
• Implement a quality culture of root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions in parallel while ensuring that a robust Quality Clinic and MRB processes are maintained.
• Verify the quality assurance objectives and processes are aligned with the corporate goals.
• Provide effective organizational structure with proper training, coaching, and oversight as necessary as well as succession planning to achieve best practices in Parker Braking Systems manufacturing.
• Support cross-functional improvement activities across all global value streams as needed.
• Be a focal point for continuous improvement and manage problem solving investigations and reporting (RCCA).
• Develop systems, methods to measure, and process and product monitoring to assure compliant product.
• Provide effective communications within Braking Systems and with other organizations to provide an atmosphere of cooperation.
• Manage and maintain a group of employees capable of adapting to a dynamic business and manufacturing environment with focuses on continuous improvement, good communication, professionalism and efficiency.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree required, preferably in Quality Assurance or Engineering

Certifications: Certified Lead Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager or equivalent experience in related field; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus; Six Sigma Black Belt a huge plus.

Years’ Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in machining and assembly, with experience in the Aerospace industry highly desirable.

• Keen analytical skills with a high level of attention to details in order to prepare statistical analysis.
• Passionate about problem solving with a demonstrated a history of driving true root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation of problem solving tools and root cause/corrective action including but not limited to fishbone diagram,5 Whys and 8Ds. Experience with “A3” 8 Step Problem Solving methodology, DMAIC and DOE a huge plus.
• Knowledge and preferably experience in set up and operation for Statistical Process Control
• Ability to make technical and managerial decisions which will have a significant positive effect on Quality Assurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams as well as communicate effectively with all internal and external customers and employees in a timely and effective manner.
• Able to lead, plan and direct technical efforts, and apply technical tools to meet team objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools
• Experience with SAP, Q-Pulse and CAPPS a huge plus
• Good experience and working knowledge of Government (Military/DCMA), regulatory (FAA, EASA) and AS9100/AS9102 Quality System requirements.
  
  

We Offer a Comprehensive And Competitive Total Compensation Package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health And Wellbeing

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.
  
  

Financial Security And Growth

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match.
  
  

Time Away & Work-life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
  
  

Career Advancement And Education

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
  
  

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility)

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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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.