Apply on Employer Site

Howmet Aerospace · 1 hour ago

Quality Manager, Cleveland Flow Path

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Quality Manager to develop and maintain the quality strategy and vision for the organization, manage quality assurance staff, and implement quality systems to ensure product excellence.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for Cleveland Flow Path casting, forging, machining, finishing and outsourced process operations for closure to all Customer issues, concerns, and requests

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

Establishes, manages and maintains goals, objectives and measurables for reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. Coordinates department budget activities

Drives organizational improvement through reporting of the performance of the Quality System and quality issues (i.e. nonconformance, 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

Provides leadership and coordinate strategic business initiatives required to drive process improvement at Cleveland Flow Path in the achievement of a quality excellence environment

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

Utilizes Lean Manufacturing techniques to elevate the Quality culture of the plants

Manages and 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 evaluating, 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)

Leads employee engagement teams with focus on Customer Satisfaction, First Pass Yield, Scrap and Rework reduction

Leads and coaches Quality department team to superior performance and actively engages outside sources to improve incoming quality performance

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsISO9001IATF16949Statistical methodsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma CertificationCoaching skillsCustomer relationship skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS) from an accredited university

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quality management or supervisory role located in a manufacturing environment

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

Extensive 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 required

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