Quality Leader - Plant 10

Job Info Job Identification 116605 Job Category Engineering Posting Date 03/14/2026, 09:17 PM Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site) Job Schedule Full time Export-Controlled Data 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 , Responsibilities Quality Leader - Plant 10This position is responsible for the overall quality of the product produced and shipped to the customer including work instruction accuracy, customer satisfaction and overall employee knowledge of quality issues. Further, this position ensures Howmet manufacturing and support systems comply with the standards prescribed in AS9100 and standards established by customers and corporate. Job RolesBusiness minded--understands processes and identifies high risk areas; prioritizes based oncompany interests; pushes enterprise to anticipate versus respondDetail oriented--attends to certifications; date and process aware; tracks multiple projectssimultaneouslyRelationship and communication--interacts with technicians to understand, coach and instruct;understands and negotiates customer requirements and concessions; navigates multipleenvironments to ensure team has what it needs to succeed; personableOrganization and structure--directs and redirects resources; coordinates workloads, projectsand timelines; adapts to high pace of environment while maintaining systems and proceduresObjective--makes decisions based on established criteria; explains why; contributes to solutionsand creating pathways to success; gatekeeper to customer satisfaction; ensures consistency ofoutputImprovement and change--creates an additive learning environment; shares and disseminatesknowledge; measures improvement quantitatively; drives positive change and adapts tounforeseen elements; prioritizes requests as they arriveTranslator--helps quality engineers understand management and customer priorities; supportsplant-wide initiatives and implements with teamCourage--willing to hold parts or stop processes; safeguards customer interests and company reputation ResponsibilitiesThe Quality Leader has responsibilities including, but not limited to:Promotes the Howmet quality policy and associated objectivesEnsure the established quality policy is implemented culturally within the plant; comply with regulatory and customer requirements Foster continuous improvementEstablishes measurable quality objectives consistent with business unit and corporate objectives; aligns those objectives with organizational purpose and prioritiesProvides framework for reviewing quality objectives and quality management systemsConducts management reviews of quality management systems per Howmet business operating proceduresMaintains and achieves customer satisfaction goalsPlans and executes continuous improvement activities to improve effectiveness and suitability of quality management systemsAligns resources to meet quality management system objectives and continuous improvement activitiesMaintains quality management system integrity during planned system changes Establishes and enforces quality management processes as part of an overall systemUnderstands and drives compliance to customer quality requirements, and assists in resolution of quality issuesFunctions as primary source of information and communication regarding the effectiveness of the quality management system; regularly solicits input for informal audits and continuous improvementCommunicates the importance of meeting customer, legal, statutory, regulatory, and internal quality requirements to all levels of the organizationInforms customers of any significant organizational changesPromotes customer awareness throughout the organizationRecognizes and cultivates potential in othersSynthesizes and explains data to influence and lead , Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited InstitutionMinimum of seven years of quality related experienceMinimum of three years of leadership experienceEmployees 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in a technical related fieldAerospace investment casting quality/engineering/manufacturing experienceWorking knowledge of quality systems and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e. AS9100, NADCAP).Familiarity with turbine engine componentsRead, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documentsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityLead/Support the implementation of initiatives necessary to improve product quality and deliveryExperienced in PPAP and APQPKey on talent development. Conducting performance appraisals of direct reports - Quality Engineers and TechniciansEffectively communicate & present information to all levels of the organization - shop floor, direct reports, and management.Can define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Use and train in the following quality tools - root cause analysis and problem solving, FMEA, control plans, PPAP, APQP, System audits, SPC.Strong computer skills., About Us 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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