Plant Quality Manager

Parker Hannifin; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Erie plant seeks a senior Quality Leader to direct the quality function and sustain a zero‑defects culture, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive process improvements, audits, and supplier quality, and report to the Division Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years quality‑related experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Auditing experience with AS9100, NADCAP or related.
• Demonstrated process management/lean manufacturing/continuous improvement knowledge of quality system standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide plans to achieve Plant‑level goals and metrics in support of Divisional goals.
• Drive Zero Defects and process capability within the Erie Plant.
• Proactively lead quality process improvement initiatives using statistical problem solving.
• Manage the plant unshippables (MRB).
• Lead multi‑disciplined continuous improvement projects focused on COPQ and RPPM.
• Coordinate in‑plant quality training and operator certification activities.
• Represent Parker Lord during customer audits and quality system audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100

ISO 9001

Problem solving

SPC

Auditing

Metrology

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Provide leadership and management for the Erie quality function and sustain the quality philosophy and zero defects culture for the division at the plant level. Maintain and optimize an effective quality management system. Implement the divisional quality plan at the plant level to achieve the division's overall quality objectives. Enhance and improve the plant products and services through the implementation of AS9100, ISO 9001, problem‑solving tools, prevention methods, quality‑at‑the‑source and continual improvement techniques. Reports to the Division Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide plans to achieve Plant‑level goals and metrics in support of Divisional goals through strategies and objectives.
• Drive Zero Defects and process capability within the Erie Plant.
• Proactively lead quality process improvement initiatives using technical/statistical problem solving and prevention‑oriented quality principles and practices.
• Manage the plant unshippables (MRB).
• Lead multi‑disciplined continuous improvement projects and teams focused on improvements to COPQ and RPPM.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and Parker Lord quality policies.
• Responsible for product quality, including inspection/testing processes and product acceptance.
• Provide direct leadership support for the Quality Team including both exempt and non‑exempt team members.
• Collaborate directly with Division Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Sales to assure first‑time, on‑time product conformance to requirements at minimum quality cost.
• Coordinate in‑plant quality related training and operator certification activities.
• Represent Parker Lord during customer audits and quality system audits, as well as through direct interactions with customers and suppliers regarding product quality matters.
• Drive standardization of inspection methods across the plant.
• Accomplish quality assurance objectives by monitoring, reviewing, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Prepare Management Review by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Drive Parker Lean System through Team Improvement Boards.
• Lead the Quality Star Point at the plant level.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5‑8 years of quality‑related experience with increasing responsibility in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated quality leadership in a manufacturing environment; 6 years preferred.
• Auditing experience with AS9100, NADCAP or related.
• Demonstrated process management/lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience and knowledge of quality system standards.
• Competent with AS9100, ISO9000 and NADCAP requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Zero Defects core tools (PPAP, PFMEA, QCP, MSA, process capability, error proofing).
• Demonstrated ability to create, train, monitor, analyze and implement improvements in SPC.
• Demonstrated competence in various problem‑solving techniques.
• Knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to lead teams and develop positive relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and auditors.
• Approachable and able to effectively communicate advanced quality concepts, plans, and technical data, internally and externally at all levels.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls is required.
• Demonstrated competency and professionalism in interactions with executive management, suppliers, customers, and team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of mechanical processes utilized in the manufacture of metal/rubber products.
• Experience with SAP.
• Zero Defects Methodology.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• FAA experience.

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity‑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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Drug Tests

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.