Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of engineered solutions is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the inspection lab operations at their Telford Plant. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with IATF (TS) 16949 & ISO 9001 standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Quality roles and team leadership. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and holiday leave starting at 22 days per annum.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Disability Insurance

Holidays starting at 22 days per annum

Cash plan for employees and their families

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a Quality role.
• Team leading and supervisory experience.
• Basic understanding of sampling, testing, and heat-treating process.
• Experience of PPAPs & APQP.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the inspection lab.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet customer demands.
• Ensure safe operations of laboratory inspection technicians.
• Conduct internal compliance audits in accordance with IATF16949 & ISO 9001.

Skills

5 years’ experience in a Quality role

Team Leading/Supervisory experience

Previous roles in Heat Treatment and Electrolytical Plating

Knowledge of IATF (TS) 16949 & ISO 9001 Standards

Strong problem-solving skills

High attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Apply Before 02/13/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

The key activities outlined below represent an overview only of this position based onsite at the Telford Plant and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities. A flexible, responsive approach is vital, together with initiative in identifying and focusing on what needs to be done to establish and maintain a dominant industrial product position within Europe.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the inspection lab, setting priority and test strategy
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure internal/external customer demands are met
• Ensure safe operations of laboratory inspection technicians through daily HP review and Risk assessment
• Monitor and Report Failure analysis trend and liaise with relevant department to implement systemic actions
• Take steps appropriate to increase productivity and organization of Fastener Testing activities within the scope for inspection
• Enhance & promote the importance of quality as an integral part of the business to support the company’s quality ethos/culture.
• Support the 8 D process by driving continual improvement in the reliability of processes to ensure the delivery of a “quality” product, securing long term customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate Quarantine Area in conjunction with other members of the Quality Team.
• Conduct internal compliance audits in accordance with IATF16949 & ISO 9001.
• Coordinate PPAP & APQP activities.
• Support product testing activities to ensure consistent support adherence to the IATF (TS) 16949 & ISO 9001 standards.
• Development of plant standards, technical instructions and procedures to ensure that all metallurgical activities are in alignment with Corporate standards and/or customer requirements
• Provide detail manufacturing support via the analysis of metallurgical quality issues for steel, Stainless and aluminum and establish appropriate resolution for optimizing plant processes, including those which inhibit product flow, as well troubleshooting metallurgical processes
• Manage the disposition of questionable product, interpret product metallurgical characteristics and make decisions on corrective actions and deviations needs as a result of product not meeting Howmet/Customer Standards. Work with local SQA for feeding back issues to supply base.
• Lead metallurgical laboratory functions including the coordination of the lab activities and supervision including day-to-day direction and support of the lab technicians.
• Provide/administer all metallurgical training needed for associates to understand and perform their job functions
• Utilizes test samples of finished products for strength, ductility, hardness and Decarburizing / Carburization to determine if prescribed standards have been met
• Any other reasonable duties requested within the Quality function.
• Membership of company project task teams and Continuous Improvement events, as required.
• Compliance with all Howmet EHS policies.

Company Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with Howmet policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Howmet Business Systems principles and techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Background.

• 5 years’ experience in a Quality role
• Team Leading/Supervisory experience
• Previous roles in Heat Treatment and Electrolytical Plating, or other variants of metal coating
• Basic understanding of sampling, testing, and the heat-treating process
• Experience of PPAPs & APQP
• Knowledge of IATF (TS) 16949 & ISO 9001 Standards
• Able to take the lead and respond to challenging situations
• Leads by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and high level of professionalism and integrity
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Company advocate
• Calm and resilient approach
• Team player with the ability to train, coach and persuade employees
• Logical approach to problem solving
• High attention to detail
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Disability Insurance
• Holidays starting at 22 days per annum
• Cash plan for employees and their families
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Online savings platform and employee assistance programme
• Friendly culture with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusion

Qualifications

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 atwww.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .