Parker Hannifin

Quality Leader

Dayton, OH

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Division

Engineered Materials Group

Parker Lord’s Dayton facility manufactures passive vibration mounts for commercial and military aerospace applications.  We pride ourselves in differentiating from our competitors by providing high technology solutions and the highest quality products.  Our core competencies include machining and rubber-to-metal bonding, and we hold multiple industry and aerospace customer certifications, including AS9100 and NADCAP. 

Position Summary

The Dayton Plant is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to lead the development of the quality culture throughout the facility in support of the Division / Plant Zero Defects Methodology.  In this position, you will manage hourly personal, integrate with and influence cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Dayton Quality Leader work closely with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.  This position will be responsible for direct supervision of Quality Assurance inspection (RI / CMM / Gage Lab / NDT) and other resources.  “Hands-on” experience is emphasized.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives continuous improvement efforts.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Drives SPC / MSA / Gage R&R on processes / equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.
• Ensures on time completion of gage calibration.
• Leads the supplier delegation program.
• Leads / coordinates internal and external audits.
• Interprets company policies to Quality Assurance hourly workers and enforces work rules and safety regulations.  Conducts performance reviews and establishes both performance and developmental goals.
• Monitors flow of work through various Quality Assurance departments; Receiving Inspection, NDT, Gage Calibration.
• Monitors training requirements and records for Quality Assurance department.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of plant, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves problems or assists workers in solving problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Support and back-up to the Quality Engineering Team / Quality Manager
• Proven ability to resolve complex quality issues and implement systemic process improvements
• Strong technical leader and problem solver with ability to handle multiple daily priorities to achieve results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team in daily problem solving and new process/product introduction.
• Demonstrated process management/lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience as well as knowledge and experience with quality system standards
• 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
• Demonstrated competency and professionalism in interactions with executive management, team members, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Ability to navigate customer portals and company systems 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Competences Required 

• Proven ability to resolve complex quality issues and implement systemic process improvements
• Strong technical leader and problem solver with ability to handle multiple daily priorities to achieve results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team in daily problem solving and new process/product introduction.
• Demonstrated process management/lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience as well as knowledge and experience with quality system standards
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general 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
• Demonstrated competency and professionalism in interactions with executive management, vendors, customers and team members
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Qualifications 

Required

Minimum 5 years of Quality related experience with increasing responsibility in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical processes utilized in the manufacture of metal/rubber products.
• Experience with SAP

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline with an active pursuit of a degree

Note: The essential functions above have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. All applicants applying for this position must be eligible to work in the United States, as we are an Electronic I-9 / E-Verify registered company. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. 

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/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. 

(“Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) 

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