QA Supervisor

Position Summary

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader in the Exotic Metals Forming Division, overseeing and directing the work of team members in assigned areas.
• Effectively grow future key employees and leaders within the division.
• Distribute workload appropriately and motivate and empower team members.
• Develop team members, including creating and executing individual development plans.
• Train and mentor team members in root cause analysis and PDCA.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis and participate in cost-reduction programs.
• Deploy standardized work instructions and ensure process stability.
• Conduct improvement events in the department, resulting in measurable improvements in unit time and part flow.
• Drive measurable cost reduction through improved processes and training.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans and determine staffing requirements.
• Ensure departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements.
• Advocate the direction, goals, and decisions of the organization.
• Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Ensure quality standards are met, emphasizing continuous improvement to enhance quality inspection capability and reduce rework and scrap.
• Contain sources of quality issues and communicate with customers to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Coordinate corrective action activities and support NADCAP, customer, and internal audits of QA inspection processes and procedures.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety investigations and audits, address safety non-compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing environments with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Experience with QA, NDT, and inspection concepts, practices, and procedures, including disposition of nonconforming material.
• Experience with QA Inspector training, creation, and approval of inspection techniques, and troubleshooting of process issues.
• Solid understanding and experience with concepts associated with Kaizen and Lean principles.
• Ability to assess the overall health of a department or value stream through the correlation of data and direct observation.
• Ability to identify and implement systemically effective improvement plans based on analysis.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of multiple leadership approaches and ability to identify and apply the appropriate approach to building individual and team success.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8 hours per day.
• Absolutely no lifting greater than 25 pounds.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $83,250 to $138,550 annually.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.
• Benefit & Retirement Plans:
• 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.
• Defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 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.

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission