Position Summary

Supplier Manufacturing Specialist

Marketing Statement

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.

Position Summary    Working Directly with key Group Suppliers and the Supplier Development Team, this role is responsible for identifying and resolving chronic supplier materials and parts variances, shortages, design issues, expediting work transfers and achieving strategic deflation.  Utilizes advanced manufacturing processing techniques, cellular based flows and machining knowledge to ensure suppliers and Parker value streams utilize the most efficient manufacturing methods available and deliver system components according to exacting specifications.

Responsibilities

•   Works directly on-site with suppliers on a wide array of materials/parts requirements and preferred manufacturing techniques. •    Works collaboratively with division supplier development manager and participate within an HPT framework to resolve chronic shortages within supply base.•    Engages with supply base and multiple HPT’s to develop part families driving manufacturing efficiency.•    Support steam efforts to develop strategic deflation strategies and assist with execution of strategy.•    Represents multiple divisions and collaborates with division and group manufacturing leadership.•    Proactively work with Supply Chain Team to seek out continuous improvement opportunities.•    Demonstrate strong leadership skills thru engaging suppliers and peers to achieve common goals.•    Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 50 of time.•    Collaborates to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on evaluations of supplier price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.•    Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.•    Develops relationships with new and existing suppliers to foster partnership

Qualifications

•    High School Diploma required additional technical training is desired.  College Degree Preferred. 

•    10 or more years of manufacturing experience and on the job training•    Experience with tooling selection, quality inspection, castings, forgings and special processing. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•    Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives.•    Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.  •    Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.•    Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.•    Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of manufacturing technology trends

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. 
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please click: Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.