Aerospace Quality Leader | AS9100, Lean, Global Impact

Parker Hannifin; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Career development

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace division in Coventry seeks a Quality Manager to lead the site Quality function at Ansty Park. You will ensure the Quality Management System meets customer, regulatory, and division requirements, while driving continuous improvement and supplier quality initiatives.

You will lead a team of ~25 Quality Engineers, coordinate audits, and drive performance across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100/AS9110).
• Experience with FAA/EASA/Part 21 & Part 145 regulations.
• Minimum 5 years in Operational Quality Management.
• 3+ years in senior quality leadership; trained auditor with AS9100 Lead Auditor.
• Experience with quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant Quality function with effective processes, systems, and standards.
• Maintain and optimise the Quality Management System to meet Requirements.
• Implement AS9100/AS9110, prevention methods, problem solving, and CI techniques.
• Communicate requirements to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and support local quality team to strengthen capability and performance.
• Coordinate internal, customer, and third‑party quality audits.
• Maintain corrective action processes for nonconformities and complaints.
• Monitor quality performance, customer satisfaction, and Cost of Poor Quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

Auditing

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Lead Auditor training

Tools

AS9100/AS9110

Six Sigma

DFMEA

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

APQP

8D

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace division in Coventry seeks a Quality Manager to lead the site Quality function at Ansty Park. You will ensure the Quality Management System meets customer, regulatory, and division requirements, while driving continuous improvement and supplier quality initiatives.

You will lead a team of ~25 Quality Engineers, coordinate audits, and drive performance across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.