Aerospace Quality Leader | Drive Standards & Compliance

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Fastening Systems in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality department at the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on developing and guiding the Quality Assurance system to ensure products meet AS9100, QA manuals, and customer standards.

You will drive quality strategy, lead audits, manage supplier quality, and coordinate corrective actions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aerospace quality systems and team leadership, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leading a team of direct reports overseeing quality systems.
• Advanced Degree in quality management, quality systems, mechanical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Quality department: supervise and appraise performance; hire, train and develop QA staff; lead quality improvements to reduce scrap and improve customer satisfaction.
• Interprets customer, corporate and division quality standards for plant personnel; maintains site procedures supporting the Quality Assurance Manual; promotes quality culture.
• Implements procedures for inspection, disposition and record retention for incoming materials; reviews quality issues with suppliers and provides surveillance.
• Leads root cause analysis, coordinates corrective actions, and tracks quality data and trends; conducts management reviews and publishes reports.
• Interfaces with Customers, Engineering and Operations to plan for product realization and drive continuous improvement.
• Direct the quality teams in evaluating product quality to meet customer requirements and on-time delivery.
• Develops and implements quality control methods for all manufactured products and conducts inspections and calibration procedures.
• Reviews Engineering packages for proper inspection methodology and ensures NADCAP/AS9100 compliance; coordinates audits and corrective actions.
• Be a skilled people manager, capable of coaching and developing high-performance teams in project environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or related field

7+ years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

3+ years of leading a team of direct reports overseeing quality systems

Advanced Degree in quality management, quality systems, mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Howmet Fastening Systems in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality department at the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on developing and guiding the Quality Assurance system to ensure products meet AS9100, QA manuals, and customer standards.

You will drive quality strategy, lead audits, manage supplier quality, and coordinate corrective actions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aerospace quality systems and team leadership, with a strong focus on