Aerospace Group Supply Chain Quality Director
Location : Irvine, CA, United States
Job Family : Quality
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 17, 2025
Job ID : 56462
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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 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.
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%
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: 80 hours.
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 hour s.
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).
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.
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/eeoc\self\print\poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\gina_supplement.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 market and business considerations. The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $153,052-$210,456-$267,860.
