Aerospace Division Quality Director

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Ogden, UT seeks a Division Quality Director to lead the quality function for the Commercial Flight Controls Division. You will champion the Parker Lean System, implement and maintain a robust quality management system aligned with customer expectations and standards, driving ISO 9001 compliance across the division.

The role oversees audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams, reporting to the Division General Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience, with at least 5 years leading a quality department in a large, complex manufacturing business; aerospace background required.
• Expertise in AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• ASQ certifications preferred (CQE, CSSBB, CQMgr).
• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• Strong leadership, project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experienced in presenting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Communicate customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements to all stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation and execution of the quality management system meet corporate and regulatory standards.
• Train and develop personnel to uphold quality standards and competencies.
• Manage internal, customer, and third-party audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution of findings.
• Oversee corrective actions and root cause analysis to address nonconformities and complaints.
• Utilize performance metrics to monitor quality, customer satisfaction, and cost of poor quality; drive targeted improvements.
• Partner with supply chain to develop and implement supplier quality strategies, including capability assessments and monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineering on product development and design reviews to ensure quality and reliability.

Skills

Quality Leadership

AS9100

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Ogden, UT seeks a Division Quality Director to lead the quality function for the Commercial Flight Controls Division. You will champion the Parker Lean System, implement and maintain a robust quality management system aligned with customer expectations and standards, driving ISO 9001 compliance across the division.

The role oversees audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams, reporting to the Division General Manager.