Howmet Aerospace · 1 day ago
Quality Manager
Kingston, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Quality Manager to develop and lead the Quality Assurance system, ensuring manufacturing processes produce products that meet ISO9001 and the Quality Assurance Manual.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manages the Quality Assurance department:
Supervise and appraise performance for all Quality Assurance personnel; hire, train and recommend salary adjustments for reporting employees
Schedule and track inspection, lab, and testing activities to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency
Interprets pertinent customer, corporate and division quality standards for plant personnel; develops and maintains site procedures and processes in support of division Quality Assurance Manual. Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems
Implements/maintains procedures for inspection, disposition and record retention for incoming raw materials and components, reviews quality issues with suppliers and provides supplier surveillance assistance as needed
Proactively involved in corrective action and problem-solving strategies. Actively pursues and identifies root cause of non-conformance, is responsible for measurement of non-conformance costs and secures and maintains data collection and statistical systems to aid in process control, root cause problem identification. Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective action and quality systems. Publishes regular reports and identified trends
Interfaces with Customers, Engineering and Operations to identify requirements, plan for product realization and support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems
Ensures that Gage calibration system is effective and complies with company operating procedures. Maintains a system for calibrating all key inspection, gaging and process instruments and works with vendors to improve inspection techniques and equipment
Responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and Industry regulatory requirements. Coordinate and conduct customer and accreditation audits. Enhance and implement the internal audit system and associated corrective actions. Leads training efforts for HFS-Kingston employees regarding total preventive quality
Develop effective relationships with all levels of staff and functional groups. Possess an ability to influence outcomes, with higher-order communication, change management, and influencing skills
Be a skilled people manager and developer that deeply understands the importance of challenging, motivating, and developing high-performance teams. Enjoy and have experience in coaching and mentoring others to achieve success in fluid, project/team-based environments
Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. Preferred to be in Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years experience with preventive Quality Systems or relative military experience
3+ years of supervisory level experience overseeing Quality Systems
Demonstrated record of achievement in improving operational metrics
Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and reprioritize as needed
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred
Experience with mechanical inspection equipment such as micrometers, optical comparators, hardness testers, and torque testers
Demonstrated ability to influence site culture and drive cultural transformation towards proactive quality assurance practices
Experience in leadership, mentoring, and project management
Basic knowledge of SPC methods
ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQM, CRE, CQA or CSSBB
Lean 6 Sigma Certification
Knowledge of and direct experience with AS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, NADCAP
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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