Division Quality Leader

Parker Hannifin; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 156,900 - 274,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a Division Quality Leader in Simi Valley, California, to manage the quality function and enhance products through ISO 9001 implementation. The role requires leadership in quality processes, compliance with customer regulations, and coordination of audits. Necessary qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and preferred certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive support programs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Quality, Engineering or related experience.
• Certification as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, or Certified Quality Manager is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and quality technologies.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management for the quality function.
• Establishes and maintains an effective quality management system.
• Communicates customer and regulatory requirements to ensure product quality.
• Coordinates internal audits for quality system compliance.

Skills

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Lean

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

DIVISION QUALITY LEADER

The Division Quality Leader would provide leadership and management for the quality function and sustain the quality philosophy and lean culture for the division. The DQM will establish, maintain and optimize an effective quality management system. Create and implement a quality plan to achieve the levels of quality established through organizational goals, customer expectations, related stakeholders and market competition. Enhance and improve the division’s products and services through the implementation of ISO 9001, problem‑solving tools, prevention methods, quality‑at‑the‑source and continual improvement techniques. Management Representative for Quality Systems.

The Division Quality Leader will be reporting to the division general manager. As management’s representative for quality, manages department resources and coordinates the implementation of the quality management system between business units and locations to cost‑effectively facilitate quality and compliance. Interacts routinely with all division functional areas, as well as with customers, field sales, regulatory agencies, group/corporate management, and suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Communicates customer, regulatory and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by corporate/division policies.
• Works with division leadership to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.
• Coordinates necessary division personnel for internal, customer and third party quality system audits.
• Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints.
• Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction and the cost of poor quality.
• Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with Purchasing on the development and implementation of a supplier management strategy.
• Assesses supplier capabilities and monitors supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance.
• Collaborates with Engineering on new product development and design review for quality/reliability issues.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: a completed Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related discipline.
• Year of experience: minimum 5–7 years of Quality, Engineering or related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (ISO/TS 16949 as applicable for automotive sector) is mandatory.
• Certification (Nice to have): Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQ Mgr) is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality technologies.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation and problem‑solving skills.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides a drug-free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $156,900 to $274,550 annually
• Participation in Annual and Long-Term Incentive Programs

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation 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”)

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