Division Quality Manager - Aerospace Hydraulics

About the role

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Division Quality Manager to lead the quality function and sustain the quality philosophy and lean culture for the division. The ideal candidate will establish, maintain, and optimize an effective quality management system, create and implement a quality plan, enhance and improve division products and services, and manage department resources.

Responsibilities

• Communicates customer, regulatory and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by corporate/division policies.
• Works with division leadership to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.
• Collaborates with Purchasing on the development and implementation of a supplier management strategy.
• Affirms supplier capabilities and monitors supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance.
• Collaborates with Engineering on new product development and design review for quality/reliability issues.
• Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related discipline.
• Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Certification in by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQ Mgr) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 10 or more years of related experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in quality management.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, data analysis, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices, government regulations, and internal policies.
• Recognized as an influential business partner.
• Possesses strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and other key stakeholders.

Benefits & 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. The 401(k) Plan includes company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Additionally, there is a defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. Other benefits include paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance. Supplemental benefit programs such as identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are also available at competitive rates. Paid time off averages around 15 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are 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.