Senior Aerospace Supplier Development Lead

Parker Electromechanical; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Annual Incentive Plan

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead cross‑functional supplier engagement, strengthen relationships, and support CFCD growth. The role focuses on recovering shortages, improving capacity, and delivering measurable results through structured problem solving.

High travel and on‑site collaboration are required to align actions with business needs. Responsibilities include driving recovery roadmaps, leading Kaizen events, and coordinating with quality, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of supplier development experience.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with electronic business systems and data-analysis tools.
• Experience implementing PPAP and quality-system improvements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement to develop trusted, high‑performing relationships and position Parker Aerospace CFCD as a preferred customer.
• Own recovery efforts for chronic supplier shortages, including root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action closure using Net‑Inspect 8D, Parker 10‑Step, A3, and 4‑blocker methodologies.
• Conduct regular supplier visits, performance reviews, and exchange meetings to verify capacity, assess rate readiness, and ensure execution of recovery commitments.
• Manage work‑transfer activities from initial triage through implementation, prioritizing continuity of supply, developing bridge plans, coordinating cross‑functional actions, and improving transfer velocity.
• Drive supplier delivery improvement initiatives supporting reduction of Depth of Delay and closure of chronic delivery issues.
• Develop and execute supplier recovery roadmaps using Lean, SIOP, PCI, risk‑management, and capacity‑planning tools.
• Lead and support external supplier Kaizen events focused on improving supplier quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support cost and deflation initiatives, including part‑family development, inspection improvements, value‑stream activities, and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Monitor assigned suppliers’ PFES priorities and collaborate with Aerospace Group teams to improve supplier performance, rate readiness, and deliverable completion.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly High‑Performance Team (HPT) meetings; review past‑due actions, identify common barriers, and drive timely closure.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and program teams to align supplier actions with business needs.
• Maintain professional, direct, and respectful communication with suppliers while representing Parker’s values and “Parker First” mindset.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying safety concerns and supporting corrective actions, to closure.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Lean Enterprise

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or related field

Job description

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead cross‑functional supplier engagement, strengthen relationships, and support CFCD growth. The role focuses on recovering shortages, improving capacity, and delivering measurable results through structured problem solving.

High travel and on‑site collaboration are required to align actions with business needs. Responsibilities include driving recovery roadmaps, leading Kaizen events, and coordinating with quality, engineering, and