Job Title: QUALITY ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL

Location: Parker Meggitt - Fluid Systems Division - 12838 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

ABOUT PARKER MEGGITT AEROSPACE GROUP

• Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.
• We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California site was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999. In 2019 the facility was designated as Meggitt's Machining Center of Excellence with state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California manufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world-class manufacturing and testing facility. The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment. We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate the high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of modern aircraft systems. With our in-house design and development capabilities and with our growing product portfolio we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines and airframes.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control lines include fuel, mixing, and starter valves, air-oil separators, and solenoid valves, used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel and bleed-air control valves and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

Job Designation

• The Principle Quality Engineer Ensures organization preparedness for regulatory and customer audits.
• Develops and manages quality solutions that improve business results by proactively improving and maintaining the Business Quality Management System its processes and key performance indicator (KPI) results.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to FAA Part 145 and FAA Part 21 requirements and Business Quality Management System.
• Manage internal Audit Program
  • Repair Station Internal Audits FAA/EASA/CAAC
  • Support Customer/FAA on-site Audits and desk top audits

FAA Part 145

• Maintain Repair Station Quality Manuals and Training Program
• Maintain Repair Station Shelf life programs.
• Maintain Repair Stations FAA Capabilities List
• Oversee Repair Station Anti-Drug and Alcohol program.
• Maintain Customer Technical documents portals.
• Ability to obtain FAA Repairman eligibility to sign FAA 8130-3 Return to Service forms.

FAA Part 21

• Obtain FAA Accountable Manager status.
• Responsible for being POC for both MIDO and FSDO offices.
• Manage and submit PMA applications to the FAA.
• Ability to obtain FAA DMIR certification.
• Maintain FAA/PMA database in SAP.
• Manage and approval DSA (Direct Ship Authorization).
• Ability to perform FAA conformities and issue FAA Form 8130-9s.
• Schedule FAA DAR covered under DSA for Repair Station items sold as spares.

Other responsibilities as assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required
• Years Experience: 5+
• SAP familiarity and experience preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • SME regarding FAA Part 21 &145
  • Effective problem solver and knowledge RCCA, 8D, and Change Management
  • Must have excellent analysis skills (hypothesis testing, control charts, trend analysis)
  • Self-directed/Self-Starter
  • Auditing experience
  • Good written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to make oral presentations
  • Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
  • Ability to research and analyze data effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
  • Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and research Skills
  • Team building Skills
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Strong prioritization skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Decision making skills

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $90K-150K

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Employment Opportunity (EN-USA): 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 accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations.
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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.