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Quality Assurance Manager

Location : KENT, WA, United States

Job Family : Quality

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 6, 2025

Job ID : 60172

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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.

Quality Assurance Manager

Develop and lead the QA team of Quality Supervisors, Quality Engineers, Technicians, Analysts and other staff. Utilize knowledge of Customer and Industry requirements to maintain and adapt Quality Processes and Procedures that result in world class Quality and Delivery performance. Work directly with the QA Leadership Team to propagate the vision of QA and support company objectives. Have an understanding of the broader business and ensure that decisions benefit Exotic as a whole.

Functions and Responsibilities

+ Enable individual growth as well as develop leadership qualities of team members.

+ Develop training programs for cross-training of Quality personnel and leadership.

+ Develop a shared vision of success and positive team behaviors.

+ Develop and lead Quality Engineering Team Leads and Supervisors through active coaching.

+ Promote effective collaboration and problem solving with associated teams, including Manufacturing, Marketing, Engineering, Production Control, and Supply Chain.

+ Support Lean and Flow objectives at interaction points between Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.

+ Support development, pilot, and production program teams.

+ Assist with the forecasting and purchasing of Quality capital equipment.

+ Apply knowledge of Business Processes and Manufacturing methods to implement effective risk mitigation and corrective actions, understand the impact of actions taken, and mentor others.

+ Effectively manage costs and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies in the Quality Department.

+ Develop high performing QA teams to accomplish the following objectives:

+ Analyze quality metrics to develop action plans and utilize cross-functional teams to meet Quality department and company improvement goals.

+ Continuously improve inspection plan instructions and inspection efficiencies in terms of safety, quality, delivery.

+ Ensure development of cost-effective quality plans with an understanding of risks and mitigating factors.

+ Maintain merit status on all Nadcap Process audits. Ensure successful completion of all Customer and Third-Party process and product audits. Develop and maintain Quality System documentation and approvals to meet ongoing business needs.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business)

+ 5 years supervisory or leadership experience.

+ 10 years' experience in Quality or Manufacturing.

+ Demonstrates pronounced leadership qualities and interpersonal awareness.

+ Wide degree of creativity.

+ Requires understanding and experience with concepts associated with Kaizen/Lean principles.

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 $174150 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.

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 go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)