Director of Metallurgy & Quality

Howmet Aerospace • Niles, OH

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About The Position

Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking a Director of Metallurgy & Quality to oversee the Metallurgy, Quality Assurance, NDT, Materials Testing & Certifications teams at the Niles, OH manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science is required.
• Graduate Degree in Engineering or Materials Science is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in titanium physical metallurgy, with a thorough understanding of processing/mechanical property relationships.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to build a high-impact team, envisioning and articulating the strategy, and passionately owning and driving the team towards achievement.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading Metallurgy and Quality organizations for systems, processes, and products, preferably in an organization manufacturing aerospace product.
• Working knowledge of melting and hot working practices used in the manufacturing of aerospace materials, preferably focused on titanium alloys and products.
• Experience implementing quality systems (AS9100) and leading change through strategic direction.
• Strong command of aerospace material and quality specifications (AMS, ASTM, AS9100).
• Experience with NADCAP MTL, NDT, and Heat Treatment accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with and influence the decision making of Senior Management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership for Metallurgy, Quality Management System (AS9100), NDT, and Materials Testing & Certification.
• Develop and implement training to advance these skillsets.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise during interactions with strategic customers.
• Provide technical and quality assurance support to other Howmet Aerospace Structures facilities (Martinsville, VA, Canton, OH and Washington, MO).
• Develop overall Product Quality Plan, and Implement/maintain systems & processes with both internal and external suppliers to ensure product quality.
• Work with engineering, production, and marketing staff to determine quality requirements for new and existing products.
• Develop a team of highly motivated quality professionals to continuously improve the QMS.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100, NADCAP (MTL, NDT, Heat Treating disciplines).
• Champion the use of PFMEA in manufacturing.
• Provide and direct resources for formal Root Cause & Corrective Action in an aerospace products manufacturing environment.
• Ensure there are trained resources to execute the internal audit schedule developed by QA and Operations.
• Drive technology improvements in laboratory testing and NDT through capital justifications.
• Leading Change Management Process to ensure continuous improvements while ensuring total internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Ability to integrate resources together from inside and outside the company.
• Understanding of financial and non-financial metrics necessary to achieve high quality performance.
• Diverse leadership experience in areas of Engineering, Planning, Financial, Manufacturing or Technical areas.
• Maintain a shop-floor presence to drive improvements in quality across all manufacturing segments within the Niles, OH facility.
• Provide technical and QMS support to leadership at other Howmet Aerospace Structures facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree