Division Supply Chain Quality Manager - Fluid Systems Division
Location : IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Quality
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Job ID : 58368
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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.
Position Summary:
The Division Supply Chain Quality Manager functions within a matrixed organization, reporting directly to the Division Director of Quality and dot-line matrixed to the Division Director of Supply Chain Management. Adds and contributes to the creation of strategic supplier strategy and execution of tactical activities to support operational targets. This leader will work within the division Supply Chain organization to utilize Supply Chain Quality resources in support of the Aerospace Group supplier improvement strategy.
This role is responsible for regularly reviewing supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure their full contract compliance as well as actively monitoring and acting upon supplier quality and delivery performance shortfalls against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators in accordance the division supply chain strategy.
This role also works with Group resources and Division peers to focus on supporting our customers and providing a consistent supplier experience resulting in quality parts delivered on time at a fair price.
Essential Functions:
Supplier Improvement - In depth problem solving and root cause corrective action for quality and when requested, delivery issues. Seeks feedback from suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.
Zero Defect Implementation, Growth and Sustainment - Facilitate on-site supplier Zero Defect initiation and penetration to promote supplier predictability.
Supplier Prequalification/qualification - Evaluating a supplier's quality management, organizational structure, quality capacity, capability and other factors before initial work placement or work transfer.
New Product Development - Participating with cross-functional teams to develop new products r changes to existing products.
Ensuring Process Parameters are Understood- Working with suppliers and Parker Engineering teams to define and communicate product/process parameters to help suppliers meet product requirements. Seeks to develop processes to manage risk through supplier engagement.
Customer/Product Qualification/Approvals - Completing or managing the completion of source inspections, supplier first article inspection reports, PPAP's or facilitating customer work transfer approvals.
Supports supplier work transfer by ensuring the Supply Chain Quality team supports Supply Chain Work Transfer High Performance Teams as necessary.
Quality Management System Oversight Audits - In cases where suppliers do not have an AS9100 registered QMS, audits must be performed to ensure suppliers comply with Parker quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Quality Administration - Advancing Supplier Quality strategies, maintaining required supplier quality records and supporting oversight or regulatory audits, as necessary.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or a technical field
Experience working in or with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus.
4-8 years of related leadership experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, aerospace manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
A thorough knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, APQP/PPAP processes
Experience with aerospace Zero Defect concepts
Demonstrated ability to successfully work and lead within a matrix organization.
Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics within the aerospace sector.
Effectively lead teams in problem solving and implementing continuous improvement solutions,
Use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools, to establish goals and objectives to complete projects, to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledgeable of state-of-the-art inspection engineering/assurance techniques, processes, procedures, instruments, theories and principles including PFMEA, SPC and the use of control plans.
Prefer any of the following certifications: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ Supplier Quality Professional or Manager of Quality Organizational Excellence, Six Sigma Green, Yellow or Black Belt Certification
An understanding of general business operations, acumen, communications and relationships.
Effective use of Microsoft software tools for communications and presentations.
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required to both customers and suppliers to support the division's goals.
Demonstrate the values of customer satisfaction, integrity, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards, aiming to ensure consistently high quality products or services.
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.
Benefit & 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.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Other benefits including 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.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: Min $120,493/annually to max $210,927/annually
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.
