Quality Engineering Leader - Plant 3
Responsibilities
The Quality Engineering Leader resides in Whitehall Plant 3 and reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Leader provides Howmet Aerospace, Whitehall Casting with a quality focus in all of their employees through a commitment to comply with all internal and external requirements.
Job Roles
Business minded--understands processes and identifies high risk areas; prioritizes based on company interests; pushes enterprise to anticipate versus respond
Detail oriented--attends to certifications; date and process aware; tracks multiple projects simultaneously
Relationship and communication--interacts with technicians to understand, coach and instruct; understands and negotiates customer requirements and concessions; navigates multiple environments to ensure team has what it needs to succeed; personable
Organization and structure--directs and redirects resources; coordinates workloads, projects and timelines; adapts to high pace of environment while maintaining systems and procedures
Objective--makes decisions based on established criteria; explains why; contributes to solutions and creating pathways to success; gatekeeper to customer satisfaction; ensures consistency of output
Improvement and change--creates an additive learning environment; shares and disseminates knowledge; measures improvement quantitatively; drives positive change and adapts to unforeseen elements; prioritizes requests as they arrive
Translator--helps quality engineers understand management and customer priorities; supports plant-wide initiatives and implements with team
Courage--willing to hold parts or stop processes; safeguards customer interests and company reputation
Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, variation reduction, and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of ceramic cores/parts
Direct and manage the activities regarding part quality and customer expectations
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative ensuring product development in accordance with overall customer requirements as well as ensuring an understanding of process capability and PFMEA based risk
Develop the overall plant first pass yield improvement plan and manage the actions that support that plan
Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities
Establish professional working relationships with Engineering Managers & Quality Manager at each casting facility and promote team communication regarding product status and issues
Work directly with customer quality and engineering with the casting facility’s engineering team to optimize part & tool qualification
Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff
Manage training development strategies for the Quality Engineering Staff
Articulate customer requirements and procedures to leadership and ensure efficient action of those procedures
Lead investigations and communication (internal and external) of customer-facing issues
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five years of quality related experience
Minimum of one year of leadership experience
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in a technical related field
Aerospace investment casting quality/engineering/manufacturing experience
Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e. AS9100, NADCAP)
Familiarity with turbine engine components
Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Experience leading/supporting the implementation of initiatives necessary to improve product quality and delivery
Experienced in PPAP and APQP
Experience conducting performance appraisals of direct reports
Ability to effectively communicate & present information to all levels of the organization – shop floor, direct reports, and management
Ability to 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
Experience using and training 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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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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