Quality Department Manager - Fluid Systems Division
Irvine, CA 
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Quality Department Manager - Fluid Systems Division

Location: IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Quality
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 23, 2024
Job ID: 48497

Job Description

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide leadership and management of the quality function at the facility, in accordance with all applicable company and U.S. Government regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that quality program policies, plans, standards and requirements are met at the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Interfaces routinely with all plant functions (engineering, manufacturing, sales/marketing), customers and suppliers. Has management responsibilities for the quality department, and reports to the Division Quality Manager and Business Unit Manager.
  • Will be responsible for managing direct reports within final inspection department.
  • Assure quality requirements are adequately defined at all functional levels to permit appropriate quality planning and verification of compliance. Coordinate TQM efforts across business units.
  • Identify, develop and implement new methods of quality management and systems, and audit existing systems to meet division initiatives, ISO9000, and other customer requirements.
  • Provide quality-oriented leadership in achieving facility quality objectives. Interfaces with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive responses and technical assistance regarding quality systems and/or products.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance activities for all purchased material, equipment, parts, and processing. Manage supplier quality audits and corrective action plans. Integrate and monitor supplier quality performance with divisional objectives.
  • Utilize automated systems where available to proactively plan, implement and track quality systems and processes.
  • Maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction and people productivity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of the relevant manufacturing, quality or operations support function that would typically be obtained through a bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related business or technical discipline, and eight or more years of progressive experience within the specialty area. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area (e.g. APICS) may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.
  • Four or more years of increasing responsibility for leadership within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning and team organizational skills.
  • 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.
  • Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
  • Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
  • On-site facilities:
    • 24/7 Onsite Fitness Center available to all team members.
    • A wide array of food options at our mini mart and Farmers Fridge kiosk.
    • EV Charging Stations
    • Espresso and Coffee machine
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
  • Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

  • Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
  • Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match per year (3 year vesting period).
  • Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Complimentary financial planning services available through EY

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

  • Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
  • We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).
  • 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:

  • Various career development opportunities including but not limited to mentoring programs, leadership development training, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program ($10,000 per calendar year).

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

  • Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

  • Employee Perks 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)
  • Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

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.

For CA / WA location

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California and Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $113,579 - $198,823


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/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
11.0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California and Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $113,579 - $198,823
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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