Value Stream Quality Manager

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Coventry is looking for a Value Stream Quality Manager to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards. The role involves managing a quality team, overseeing audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience with aviation safety standards. Attractive compensation packages and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Attractive compensation packages

Qualifications

• Practical experience in aviation safety standards and operating practices.
• Ability to read regulations and technical specifications.
• Experience in problem resolution processes like A3 or 8D.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality team and foster a culture of ownership.
• Ensure quality compliance throughout the entire value stream.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Aviation safety standards

Lean practices

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant engineering or technical degree

Job description

Overview

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. We develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support to fulfil our mission of Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

We are now seeking a Value Stream Quality Manager to join our Ansty Park facility; reporting into the Site Quality Lead and managing a team of 10+ colleagues from apprentices through to Senior Quality Engineers. As Quality Manager your role will be to ensure that all manufactured products and processes consistently meet aerospace industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Manager drives the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems (e.g., AS9100), oversees supplier and internal quality audits, and champions continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage the quality team in its entirety, with coaching & mentoring for team members. Lead initiatives that improve product & processes throughout the business. Manage, mentor, and develop quality team members within the value stream to build capability and foster a culture of quality ownership.
• End-to-End Quality Oversight: Manage and ensure quality throughout the entire value stream, including raw materials, in-process production, assembly, and final inspection.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance: Implement and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100, FAA regulations, and customer-specific requirements within the value stream. Plan, conduct, and support internal and external quality audits, including customer and regulatory audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and supplier quality teams to align quality objectives and resolve quality issues impacting the value stream.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead and coach root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and lean quality/Zero Defects Programme (ZDP) initiatives to reduce defects, improve process

Who we are looking for

• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• A relevant engineering or technical degree
• Working knowledge and experience of Part 21 (UKCAA, EASA, FAA, CAAC). Ability to read and interpret regulations, airworthiness directives and technical specifications.
• Experience in the effective use of problem resolution processes such as A3 or 8D and Root Cause Analysis tools e.g. 5 why analysis, Cause & Effect, Design of experiments, etc.
• Proven Experience and demonstrable success in Continuous Improvement best practices, such as Lean, Six Sigma.
• Desirable experience:
  
  • AS/EN/JISQ 9100 Lead Auditor Certified
  • Leadership experience in delivering APQP with demonstrable tangible benefits in a manufacturing environment and across the supply chain
  • Comprehensive knowledge of part 21/part 145 and AS9100/AS13100
  • Knowledge & Experience in Safety Management Systems (for application in a part 21 environment)

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages ( base + Bonuses) designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.