Supplier Qlty Mgr Location : KENT, WA, United States Job Family : Quality Job Type : Regular Posted : Oct 3, 2025 Job ID : 60156 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket 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. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe. Supplier Quality Manager The Supplier Quality Manager will facilitate continuous improvements and problem solve for resolution of quality issues. Will be an advocate and support the Corporate Win Strategy by participating in the Supplier Selection Program regarding supplier capabilities and working with existing suppliers to ensure full quality compliance. Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, scorecards and key performance indicators. + Establishes and maintains a Supplier Quality System that is effective in producing, measuring and maintaining a supply base measured by DPPM / RPPM, as + well as delivery performance, and contractual pricing . + Ensures compliance to procedures and requirements outlined in the Supplier Quality Manual. Revises and implements changes as required, and partners with the + supplier base to roll out these changes for implementation at the suppliers' location. + Participates in supplier reviews and provides input to the Purchasing, Quality and Engineering Departments in regard to supplier quality. Performs Supplier Quality + System Initial Audits and Surveillance Audits as required. + Ensures reliability and accuracy of products provided by the supply base. Ensures that disposition of nonconforming material is handled in a timely manner. + Addresses deficiencies in the Suppliers' Performance Rating as it relates to quality, performance and delivery. Issues follow-up reports and corrective action reports + and provides follow up and closure of nonconformance issues. + Coordinates with suppliers all initiatives relating to supplier quality performance. Tracks performance trends and performs quality trend analysis from supplier base + and facilitates corrective actions as appropriate. + Leads supplier development activities for dock-to-stock program. + Utilizes lean manufacturing, error proofing and continuous improvement initiatives to support the supplier base by assisting in development of robust processes that + assures quality products and services. + Provides support to customers relative to supply-based issues. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline + 4-8 years of related experience (Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance & Manufacturing preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience + required. + Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, + theories, principles and concepts and general business operations. + Must have ability to effectively solve problems, assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to Quality and Manufacturing functions, to use standard + business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools, to establish goals and objectives to complete projects, and to define problems, collect data, + establish facts and draw valid conclusions. + Prefer at least two of the following certifications: ISO Lead Auditor Certification, ASQ Certification, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification, and/or ISO Internal + Auditor Certification. + Regular travel may be required to customers, suppliers and may include international travel in addition to domestic travel to support the division's goals. 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. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $100,400 to $174,150 annually + Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans 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 Company-Paid Holidays. 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