Zero-Defects Quality Leader (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, seeks a Plant Quality Manager in Erie to lead the quality function and sustain the zero defects culture. You will drive AS9100/NADCAP compliance, lead continuous improvement projects, and coordinate audits across the plant.

You will report to the Erie Plant Quality Manager and partner with teams to optimize the quality management system while ensuring customer requirements are met and policies followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences or mathematics.
• 4+ years of quality experience in aerospace manufacturing with increasing responsibilities and prior leadership experience.
• Auditing experience with AS9100, NADCAP or related.
• Zero Defects Methodology experience or certification.
• Proficiency with AS9100, ISO9000 and NADCAP requirements.
• Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, QCP, MSA and process capability tools.
• Strong problem solving and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to communicate with managers, customers and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Supports plant quality management to achieve plant-level goals and metrics.
• Drives Zero Defects and process capability within the Erie Plant.
• Leads quality process improvement using statistical tools and prevention-oriented practices.
• Responsible for SPC implementation on the shop floor.
• Leads cross-functional continuous improvement projects focusing on COPQ and first-pass quality.
• Supports NDT operations and audits.
• Ensures compliance with customer quality requirements and Parker policies.
• Leads and develops the Quality Team.
• Coordinates in-plant quality training and operator certification.
• Represents Parker during customer and supplier audits.

Skills

AS9100

NADCAP

Zero Defects

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences or Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, seeks a Plant Quality Manager in Erie to lead the quality function and sustain the zero defects culture. You will drive AS9100/NADCAP compliance, lead continuous improvement projects, and coordinate audits across the plant.

You will report to the Erie Plant Quality Manager and partner with teams to optimize the quality management system while ensuring customer requirements are met and policies followed.