Quality Leader

Org Marketing Statement For our Engineering Material Group, specifically our NVH (Noise Vibration & Harshness) Division – we are looking for a Quality Leader for our Plant in Monzambano, focused on rubber to metal and steer by wire devices. Position Summary The Quality Leader reports hierarchically to the Plant Manager and functionally to the Division Quality Manager. He/She provides leadership and management of quality at the facility, in accordance with all applicable company policies and procedures. His/her responsibility is to ensure that quality policies, plans, standards, and requirements are met at the facility, maintaining and improving quality and guaranteeing that quality standards are met also in relation to new product development and major product modifications. The Quality Leader manages quality staff and coordinates quality engineers' activities and interfaces routinely with all plant functions, customers, and suppliers. Responsibilities Assures quality requirements are adequately defined and met at all functional levels to permit appropriate quality planning and verification of standards. Provides quality-oriented leadership in achieving facility objectives, aiming at the highest degree of customer service, quality, cost reduction, productivity, while enhancing health and security standards. Develops and implements systems to proactively plan, implement and track quality management systems and processes. Interfaces with internal and external customers to provide comprehensive responses and technical assistance regarding quality management systems and/or products. Leads the plant in error-proofing and detection improvement initiatives through the PDCA approach, identifying root causes and promoting preventive and corrective action planning; develops and implements internal and external auditing initiatives. Champions and sponsors continuous improvement projects by coaching plant teams in effective customer complaint, problem-solving, and verification activities. Provides a high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting material control, product quality, and customer service goals. Communicates customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction. Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction, and the cost of poor quality. Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts. Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with other staff members. Leads activities pertaining to the selection and approval of suppliers. Assesses supplier capabilities and monitors supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance. Leads internal and external audits. Qualifications Master's Degree in management engineering or related technical discipline. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts, effective facilitation and coaching skills, trustworthy internal consultant. Self-motivated, result-driven, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. Managerial experience, preferably in the automotive sector, with demonstrated ability to provide leadership and motivation to employees both when supervising directly and in virtual/projects teams. Good knowledge of Italian and English. Knowledge of automotive core tools systems such as APQP, MSA, SPC, and IMDS. Familiar with mechanical design and with rubber plastic molding, assembly lines, electronic board assembly, mechanical processing, die-casting, and plastic injection, sintering. Familiar with total quality concepts, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and IATF 16949 procedures (a plus VDA 6.3). Quality plans, SPC, FMEA, PPAP experience. Continuous improvement and Lean Techniques knowledge. EMEA Business Description Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Engineered Materials Group EMEA is a strategic business group within PHEMEA. Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH) is a key service provider to PHEMEA. Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in the selection and hiring process. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: monzambano, IT

Posted Date: 4/19/2025