Howmet Aerospace is searching for a Sr. Quality Engineer to join our Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) business unit in Cleveland, OH.
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.
Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) is a business with a rich tradition and a bright future. We literally invented the forged wheel in 1948 and, as a result of staying close to our customers and consumers, have remained the global leader in providing safe, strong, lightweight and innovative aluminum transportation products ever since. HWS serves the commercial vehicle market and employs 1,700 people at 14 locations worldwide.
Our customers trust us to deliver a wide range of great looking and dependable products that create light weight solutions to address their customer's business needs. Consumers value us because our products are stronger and safer than our competition, improve fuel economy, increase payload and are safe. Our Commercial Vehicle Wheel products lead the world in market innovation and truck, trailer, and bus customers recognize our LvL ONE®, Dura-Bright® and Ultra ONE® wheels as the current innovative products in this market Accountability Objectives Under the direction of the Global Quality Director, this position is accountable for:
Acting as the liaison between all Howmet Aerospace manufacturing processes and the customer.
Providing support to Howmet Aerospace external providers for problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 7 Step, 5 WHY Principle, etc. and continuous improvement development as driven from Howmet's quality management systems and Customer requirements.
Supervision of quality personnel as assigned.
Providing assistance as needed to the Quality Manager
Job Dimensions:
Champions all Customer issues, concerns, and requests including wheel accessories
Assist external providers with new model development and launch including a full understanding of the automotive APQP process leading to on time launch with focus on the PPAP assembly
Possess a working knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO9001 or ISO/IATF16949 and the ability to work with supply base to continuously improve their systems resulting in improved product/service quality and reduced cost
Provide in-depth technical knowledge to support machining, polishing and coating sources to meet Customer PPM requirements and scrap/rework reduction goals.
Assist in the implementation of external and internal systems to drive continuous improvement in the CVW flow path within the framework of APS/Lean Manufacturing
Support launches of new wheel programs including prototype, FAI, and all PPAP elements
Support advanced quality planning internally and throughout the subcontractors, suppliers and external providers. Provide assistance to the supplier management process as needed.
Lead and drive improvement projects as assigned/evolved to support organizational goals
Organize and lead Customer visitations, containment and 3 rd party inspection/rework to support all BU locations
Assist in evaluating, testing, analyzing, dispositioning, and improvements from warranty returns
Provide Howmet ASL support as related to Customer needs and Quality systems
Basic Qualifications:
Possess or be actively pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quality role located in a manufacturing and / or plant environment
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
Possess a thorough knowledge of Howmet Aerospace Policies and Procedures;
Understand Quality Assurance procedures and techniques as related to the metals industry.
Experience reading and interpreting blue prints.
Understand geometric tolerancing and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) process.
Experience with ISO9001/IATF16949 Internal Auditing.
Experience working with plant statistics, reporting and MS office presentation.
