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Howmet Aerospace · 4 hours ago

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be responsible for implementing and improving the quality system, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and driving organizational improvement through effective quality management practices.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies the quality strategy and vision as defined for the organization

Implements and improves the Quality System such as ISO9001 and IATF16949 and all its functions throughout the organization

Supports the quality responsibility to existing and new products and their related processes to meet customer requirements (All references to customer within this document shall apply to internal & external customers)

Responsibility as a liaison between all Howmet Aerospace Cleveland Flowpath manufacturing processes and the customer

Responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of our operational process and products with a strong understanding of quality tools to ensure compliance with the IATF16949

Provide support to Howmet Aerospace external providers for incoming product issues and problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 7 Step, 5 WHY Principle, etc. and continuous improvement development as driven from Howmet’s quality management systems and customer requirements

Communicates with all levels of personnel within the organization

Supervision of quality personnel as assigned

Provide assistance as needed to the Quality manager role in their absence

Responsible for support of Cleveland facilities for closure to all customer issues, concerns, and requests; and support as needed the rest of the Cleveland Flow Path locations

Drives & implements the Quality Policy, develops, documents and maintains an effective Quality System in accordance with IATF16949 and customer requirements

Executes goals, objectives and measurables for reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Quality Management System

Drives organizational improvement through reporting of the performance of the Quality System and quality issues (i.e. non-conformance, Cpk, audit results, corrective & preventive action, customer rejections, etc.) to management for use as a basis for continuous improvement. Attend daily and weekly meetings accordingly

Applies knowledge in quality systems to drive disciplined systems and robust processes, and focused standardization of best practices; in conjunction with managing to a cohesive set of key performance metrics that provide objective insights into the health and effectiveness of our business operating system

Manages risk mitigation and containment utilizing industry standards, while collaborating with the corporate legal, commercial, manufacturing and support teams to quickly resolve open customer and manufacturing issues typically with specific and broad legal implications for Cleveland Flow Path

Supports APQP and launches of new wheel programs including prototype, FAI, MFS, and all PPAP elements as required

Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO9001, IATF16949 and the ability to work with supply base to continuously improve their systems resulting in improved product/service quality and reduced cost

Provide support to the supplier management process as needed

Provide training and development programs to support product and process quality, productivity, continuous improvement and safety performance

Provide quality support for the evaluation, testing, analyzing, dispositioning, and improvements from warranty returns as applicable to Cleveland Flow Path processes (i.e., casting, forging, machining, finishing, coating and outsourced processes)

Utilizes Lean Manufacturing techniques to elevate the Quality culture of the plant while leading employee engagement teams with focus on customer Satisfaction, First Pass Yield, Scrap and rework reduction

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsISO9001IATF16949Six Sigma CertificationStatistical MethodsLean ManufacturingCustomer Relationship SkillsAutomotive ManufacturingProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Quality management or supervisory role located in a manufacturing environment

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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Material Science or Industrial Engineering; MBA preferred

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO9001 or IATF16949 and production systems

Knowledge of problem solving and error proofing concepts. (8D, 5 Why, SS, 7 step, etc.)

Knowledge of principles and applications of statistical methods including statistical problem solving

Understand Quality Assurance procedures and techniques related to the metals industry

Evidence of Quality related continued education

Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools

Automotive manufacturing background is preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certification

Highly developed written and verbal (influencing) communication skills

Highly developed customer (internal and external) relationship skills

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