Quality Manager

SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Plant Manager, responsible for managing the Howmet Engine Systems Quality Department and all quality related functions required to accomplish department objectives and division goals. Formulates and maintains quality control vision and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other management team members to maximize product reliability. Works directly with customers to define requirements and solve quality issues while maintaining excellent relationships. Leadership is a key strength. Position requires a blend of both strategic and tactical approaches to quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that the plant operations are in compliance with all quality standards and policies.
• Interact with customers regarding quality issues, quality meetings and quality presentations.
• Oversee Corrective Action, internal and external audits and customer returns.
• Develop, implement, and support systems and procedures to monitor and manage outside vendors and their quality performance.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that all products meet product specifications, customer expectations, regulatory requirements and internal standards for product integrity.
• Oversee all compliance related activities including Nadcap, AS9100, AS13100, ISO9001, ASTM specifications, Customer quality requirements, and internal quality specifications.
• Identify individual training needs and to create development plans for key individuals within the quality organization.
• Motivate and evaluate staff and utilize management tools and techniques in resolving organizational challenges.
• Develop departmental strategy that embraces a migration to statistical process control where possible.
• Be constantly audit ready through consistent application of basic quality practices in a systematic fashion.
• Provide overall leadership in to establish and monitor customer/supplier relations, strategic planning and deployment initiatives, and measurement systems to determine organizational improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in the Engineering field or Business Management and a minimum of seven to ten years of directly related experience. Experience in the aerospace manufacturing/forging industry and strong working knowledge of Quality systems and specifications is preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must be able to read engineering drawings and specifications, have knowledge of geometric dimension and tolerancing principles and have the ability to use measuring devices common to the manufacturing industry. Experience with the use of measuring devices common to the manufacturing industry such as calipers and micrometers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to perform conversion calculations (e.g. metric to inches, Celsius to Fahrenheit). Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to perform root cause analysis.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FMEA;

Experience with geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T) principles;

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Quality Manager Membership in the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PAY

$150,000 - $180,000 annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.