Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead - ISO 9001/Aerospace

Howco Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howco Group seeks a seasoned Quality Leader to champion the QMS in the U.S., ensuring ISO 9001, API Q1 and Aerospace accreditations are maintained while driving continuous improvement across all processes.

You will manage the internal/external audits, coordinate supplier qualifications, analyze KPI data, and lead corrective actions to safeguard customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality assurance activities.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent standards and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function in the US to embed continuous improvement.
• Maintain the quality system aligned with Howco policy and standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage the audit schedule.
• Handle customer complaints and NCR disposition.
• Monitor KPI performance and report on quality metrics.
• Manage Approved Suppliers List and supplier quality audits.
• Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions closures.
• Fulfill the quality representative role per ISO 9001.
• Maintain calibration requirements monthly.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

Auditing

Continuous Improvement

KPIs & Metrics

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Howco Group seeks a seasoned Quality Leader to champion the QMS in the U.S., ensuring ISO 9001, API Q1 and Aerospace accreditations are maintained while driving continuous improvement across all processes.

You will manage the internal/external audits, coordinate supplier qualifications, analyze KPI data, and lead corrective actions to safeguard customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.