Quality Manager

Socket.dev; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Arconic Corporation seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality function for the Business and Construction Team in Springdale, Arkansas. You will drive policy, strategy, and compliance with customer specs and government regulations, while delivering continual improvement and cost reductions.

You will manage quality systems, ISO/AS9100, and a team of professionals, collaborating with NPD and operations and championing data-driven problem solving across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience facilitating lean manufacturing programs.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with team development and leadership.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing overall policy and strategy in extruded profiles stocks quality risk mitigations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulations.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools (A3s, Hoshin Plans, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management Activities) to drive outcomes and metric reviews.
• Manage all Quality functions for QA systems, Product Configuration, Process/Product Inspection, Test Lab Certification, Calibrations, and Manufacturing Operations; oversee AS9100 accreditation processes.
• Facilitate quality-focused kaizen events based on business needs to achieve improvements.
• Collaborate with NPD&I production to determine quality requirements for new/existing products and establish manufacturing plans.
• Develop and mentor a team of quality professionals; collaborate with HR on succession planning and strategy.
• Improve process control using APQP methodologies.

Skills

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgy/engineering

Advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of a Quality Manager to join our Business and Construction Teambased in Springdale, Arkansas. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Developing and executing overall policy, strategy in extruded profiles stocks for construction products quality risk mitigations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations, continuous improvement in total customer satisfaction and manufacturing cost reduction.

• Utilize continuous improvement and operational excellence tools to drive business outcomes, included but not limited to A3’s, Hoshin Plans, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management Activities and Quality operation metrics reviews/reporting.

• Management of all Quality functions for Quality Assurance Systems, Product Configuration, Process/Product Inspection, Test Lab Certification, Calibrations, and Manufacturing Operations, to include process engineering and growth/applications initiatives. Management of AS9100 system accreditation processes.

• Facilitate Quality focused kaizen events for departments based on the business needs to achieve immediate and sustainable improvements.

• Working with New Product Development and Innovation (NPD&I) production to determine quality requirements for new and existing products (aka Technical Inquiry Process). Establishing manufacturing plans and procedures to meet customer and internal requirements.

• Developing and challenging a team of highly motivated quality professionals to drive industry best in class. Developing succession plan and strategy working with Human Resources.

• Improve process control through the application of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodologies.

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• Bachelor of Science Degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering or related disciplines, advanced technical degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience facilitating lean manufacturing programs.

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, including the ability of developing a team, supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees, envisioning, and articulating the strategy, and passionately owning and driving the team towards achievement. Ability to work effectively with multiple facets management, operations, sale/marketing, technical, engineering personnel in a large matrix organization.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree from an accredited institution

• ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, 6-sigma certifications desirable.

• Strong command and understanding in metallurgical practices in thermal-mechanical processing and heat treatment/pyrometry, material laboratory testing, nondestructive testing, statistical process control, FMEA’s, Control Plans, PPAP’s, system and special process audits etc.

• Demonstrated proficiency in structured and systematic problem solving, using factual, data driven, logical approaches. Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong command of quality systems and leading change through strategic direction, as well as applicable customer specifications/requirements quality specifications, AS/EN/JISQ 9100, and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Systems and Nadcap special processes requirements.

Arconic Corporationis a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity :We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future :We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environmental. Grow Stronger Together :We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty :We build customer partnerships through best-in‑class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence :We pursuit continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value :We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. United States EEO Statement:Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Springdale is a part of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) metropolitan area and region within the Ozark Mountains. Nearby cities include Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville. It is the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. Growth is driven by several Fortune 500 companies, including Arconic, as well as over 1,300 suppliers and vendors drawn to the region by these large businesses. NWA amenities include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Walmart AMP and Razorback Regional Greenway. Our Springdale facility is located in the 4th largest city in the state of Arkansas. Located in both Washington and Benton counties, our city is a diverse and friendly community. Catch a ride on the beautifully restored Arkansas and Missouri Railroad or visit the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the scenic waters of Beaver Lake for water sports and relaxation, and the multitude of parks and trails of the Ozarks. Home to the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, Springdale offers many unique world-class attractions. See more about Springdale here: explorespringdale.com.