Division Quality Manager

About the role

The Division Quality Leader position is within the Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division. This role reports to the division general manager and is responsible for leading the quality function, implementing ISO 9001, and enhancing product quality through continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements to ensure product quality, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the documentation and implementation of the quality management system to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and corporate/division policies.
• Ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.
• Coordinate necessary division personnel for internal, customer, and third-party quality system audits.
• Analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints using a corrective action system.
• Implement performance measurements to evaluate organizational performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction, and the cost of poor quality.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier management strategies, assess supplier capabilities, and monitor supplier quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development and design reviews for quality/reliability issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Quality, Engineering, or related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (ISO/TS 16949 as applicable for automotive sector).
• Certification 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.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality technologies.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• A 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• A defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness.

Pay

Salary range is determined based on a variety of factors, including candidate experience, qualifications, location, and market and business considerations. For California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, the salary range is [insert specific range here].

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the business.