This opening is with Howmet Aerospace - a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com . Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team manufacturing high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position contributes to 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 Aerospace's manufacturing and support systems comply with the standards prescribed in AS9100 and standards established by customers and corporate. The Quality Manager has managerial responsibility for the quality assurance, quality engineering, quality control, MDM, and Non-destructive Testing oversight teams, with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Promotes the HEN quality policy and associated objectives
• Ensures the established quality policy is implemented culturally within the plant; comply with regulatory and customer requirements
• Fosters continuous improvement
• Establishes measurable quality objectives consistent with business unit and corporate objectives; aligns those objectives with organizational purpose and priorities
• Provides framework for reviewing quality objectives and quality management systems
• Conducts management reviews of quality management systems per AEN business operating procedures
• Maintains and achieves customer satisfaction goals
• Plans and executes continuous improvement activities to improve effectiveness and suitability of quality management systems
• Aligns resources to meet quality management system objectives and continuous improvement activities
• Maintains quality management system integrity during planned system changes
• Establishes and enforces quality management processes as part of an overall system
• Understands and drives compliance to customer quality requirements, and assists in resolution of quality issues
• Functions as primary source of information and communication regarding the effectiveness of the quality management system; regularly solicits input for informal audits and continuous improvement
• Communicates the importance of meeting customer, legal, statutory, regulatory, and internal quality requirements to all levels of the organization
• Informs customers of any significant organizational changes
• Promotes customer awareness throughout the organization
• Recognizes and cultivates the potential in others
• Synthesizes and explains data to influence and lead
• Maintains high attendance record

JOB ROLES:

PLANNING --tracks audits and other event-based interventions and ensures involvement of correct parties; coordinates efforts to ensure success; furthers the strength of the system with continuous improvement efforts and measurement; prioritizes well

INTEGRITY --uncompromising adherence to standards and values; makes judgments based on immutable criteria and empowers others to do the same; protects organizational IP; acts as the conscience of the organization; holds the tension of organizational and customer interests and advocates based on objective data; interprets specifications through the lenses of values, reputation and safety

INFLUENCE WITHOUT DIRECT AUTHORITY --provides justification for decisions and direction; presents a compelling case for needed efforts or change to parties with varying interests and priorities; aligns peers and stakeholders to achieve both tangible and anticipated objectives

ORCHESTRATION AND COORDINATION --understands the respective functions of the enterprise and how they interact; assesses relative strengths and weaknesses of both system and individual components; capitalizes on organizational and individual strengths to achieve objectives; collaborates with multiple areas of practice to ensure system and product integrity; works toward consistency and alignment when objective data is limited

COURAGE AND PRESENCE-- willing to take unpopular stands on behalf of quality, safety and established standards; stops processes when needed; asks for help; advances a culture of transparency and checks and balances; takes immediate action when warranted; proactive in seeking customer approvals; able to make presentations; persuasive

ANALYSIS --understands cause and effect; able to discern root cause of an issue; can determine the best course of action quickly even if either limited information or multiple inputs exist

RELATIONSHIP-ORIENTED --builds trust with team, peers and cross functionally; collaborates and shares decision-making; anticipates needs of internal and external stakeholders and acts in proactive ways to address or mitigate them; negotiates in good faith; thinks win-win; sees self and function as an integral part of the team; acts with respect

DETAIL ORIENTATION --understands and tracks multiple customer specifications and communicates to internal stakeholders; understands external audit elements and prepares organization and its functions accordingly; implements and oversees final review elements; understands organizational capabilities and matches those to customer requests and requirements; provides easy to follow work instructions; manages coverage schedule

COMMUNICATION --listens well and takes multiple perspectives into consideration; articulates priorities and future possibilities clearly and frequently; interacts with operators, managers and customers and customizes approach to each stakeholder group

COACH/MENTOR/MANAGER --provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance

JOB QUALIFICATIONS BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or 10 years quality management experience.
• Minimum 5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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.
• 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. Applicants 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:

• Experience in metals industry, aerospace, or automotive
• Knowledge of metallurgy principles
• Experience with investment casting
• BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Science or technical degree
• Thorough understanding of ISO/AS9100 quality systems and Nadcap special processes
• ASQ CQA and/or CQE highly desirable
• SPC experience and skills (implementation and experience is a plus)
• Internal audit experience
• Experience with PPAP/FAIR's, and NPI/APQP is desirable
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint specifications
• Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills

PRIMARY LOCATION: United States-VA-Hampton WORK LOCATIONS US HVH Hampton, Virginia One Howmet Drive Hampton 23661 JOB: Operations ORGANIZATION: 02713-36801 IGT Quality SHIFT: Day Job JOB TYPE: Experienced HOURLY PAID OR SALARIED: Salaried JOB LEVEL: Salaried TRAVEL: No JOB POSTING: Mar 28, 2021, 2:31:17 PM MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5

Howmet Aerospace Inc. 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, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, our differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

We nurture an inclusive, respectful and values-based company culture, where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves. When they speak, we listen. When they act, we support. When they achieve, we recognize.