Position Summary
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Parker Meggitt (Securaplane), a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace spanets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Oro Valley, AZ, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier of camera systems, energy storage products, and security systems in aerospace spanets. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Textron, among others.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Quality Supervisor
The Quality Team Supervisor leads a team of Quality Inspectors and/or Technicians in quality testing and inspection activities. Ensures that products meet the quality standards of materials and workmanship as set forth by quality assurance, development, or engineering function.
Responsibilities• Provide direct supervision of Quality Inspectors’ activities.• Monitor time & attendance and schedule OT as necessary• Plan tasks and schedules efficiently and effectively• First Article Inspection IAW AS9102• Develop product Inspection plans/Control plans• Schedule and coordinate customer and FAA product conformities; schedule customer source inspections• Review data and information and make accept/reject decisions about Products, Processes, and Validations• coordination of tool/equipment calibration• Maintain 6S methodology in all inspection areas• AS9100 involvement to include internal auditing, procedural edits and customer audits• Close coordination with adjacent departments (Manufacturing, Repair, Engineering and Document Control)• Promote working relationship between inspection personnel and other departments• Leading, managing, and coaching in line with Parker’s values and our High Performance Culture• Use discretion and independent judgment when evaluating courses of action; makes decisions after considering various options• Corrective action coordination and in-depth root cause analysis• Quality Clinic leadership• Customer and supplier interaction (e.g., program management reviews, supplier audits, customer audits)• Monitoring and use of customer databases• Lean Enterprise and Lean Manufacturing tools• Use of Statistical Analysis tools• DPPM daily monitoring and countermeasures• Oversight and coordination of tool/equipment calibration
Qualifications• Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering or a quality-related technical discipline required• Certifications: ASQ CQA, CQT, or CQI beneficial• Years of Experience: Minimum 8 years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing setting with minimum 5 years’ experience in a Quality-related position. 5 years’ experience in a management role.• Experience with and demonstrated understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 requirements• Fully versed with AS9102 requirements and effective First Article Inspections• Familiarity with J-STD and IPC standards • Experience with FAA regulatory requirements (14 CFR parts 21, 43, 65,120, & 145)• Training skills – must be able to effectively train other team members. Instructors and trainers must have good communication skills to be able to communicate new and old concepts to adult learners and relay those concepts in a way that is engaging and helpful. Organizing lessons and courses is a part of being an instructor or a trainer.• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, processes, and assembly specifications Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, assembly drawings, parts lists, workmanship standards, standard inspection procedures, wiring diagrams and be able to add tolerances using decimals, etc.• Proven ability to plan and direct technical efforts to meet quality targets• Effective interpersonal skills to influence and lead a team• Hands-on, walk-around leader with the ability to motivate and empower others while offering focused leadership in ambiguous circumstances• Demonstrated good judgement to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools• Analytical skills – need to be able to spot problems quickly and find the underlying causes so changes can be made• Critical thinking – once problems are identified, solutions and improvements must be found. This might involve thinking about a process, procedure or problem in a completely new way.• Attention to detail – as the people responsible for the creation and implementation of quality systems, as well as the people who notice and report on problems, every detail must be noticed and acted upon when necessary• Numerical skills – statistical analysis is an integral part of the quality engineering role• Communications skills – strong written and verbal communication skills are key. Must be able to relay potentially complex ideas to a wide range of audiences – both in personal consultations but also through company SOPs and quality documentation. Ability to effectively handle significant inquiries and/or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and third-party auditors• Team working skills – working as part of the quality team, and in close coordination with other teams throughout the manufacturing facility (as well as potential for interaction with suppliers and customers) is a key part of quality engineering. the ability to build and maintain a strong and collaborative team of individuals working toward the same goal.• Problem-solving skills – QE III are skilled at problem-solving issues that arise on the job. Effective problem solving often requires staying calm and identifying a step-by-step solution.
Physical Requirements • Approximately 50 sitting and 50 standing/walking about in-door Company facilities• Use hand tools, measuring devices, and magnifying devices (e.g. gauges, calipers, rulers)• Perform major hand grasping and fine finger manipulations using both hands• Perform repeated lifting from floor, table and shelf• Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded• Read written/printed specifications and drawings• Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling• Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces• Must have a visual acuity of 20/25 in at least one eye, either correct or uncorrected.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
