Quality Leader - Drive Aerospace Quality Excellence

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineering Leader to ensure product quality from inception to shipment at our Michigan site. You will mentor quality engineers and technicians, enforce AS9100/NADCAP standards, and lead continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include driving root cause analysis, optimizing quality systems, and aligning objectives with corporate priorities while safeguarding customer satisfaction and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and exposure to aerospace quality.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality related experience and 1 year of leadership.
• United States work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Preferred degrees in engineering or technical fields with aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote the quality policy and achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Establish measurable quality objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead quality management reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
• Drive root-cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate resources, timelines, and cross-functional plans for quality initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering or technical field

Leadership experience

Regulatory awareness

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

Control plans

System audits

SPC

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineering Leader to ensure product quality from inception to shipment at our Michigan site. You will mentor quality engineers and technicians, enforce AS9100/NADCAP standards, and lead continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include driving root cause analysis, optimizing quality systems, and aligning objectives with corporate priorities while safeguarding customer satisfaction and supplier performance.