Quality Manager: Lead QMS & Kaizen in Manufacturing

Arconic Corporation

Springdale (AR)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager for the Springdale, Arkansas location. You will lead the Quality function within the Business and Construction Team, driving policy, strategy and continuous improvement across extrusion profiles used in construction products.

The role requires strong Lean manufacturing experience, 5+ years of supervisory work, and a degree in metallurgy/engineering. You will build and coach a high‑performing team while ensuring compliance with customer specs and

Qualifications

  • 7+ years facilitating lean manufacturing programs.
  • 5+ years supervisory experience with team development.
  • Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
  • Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing policy and strategy for quality in extruded profiles stocks; mitigate quality risks and ensure customer specs and regulations.
  • Use continuous improvement tools (A3, Hoshin, Ishikawa, Visual Management, Daily Management, quality metrics) to improve outcomes.
  • Manage all quality functions: QA systems, product configuration, inspections, test labs, calibrations, and manufacturing operations; oversee AS9100 accreditation.
  • Facilitate quality-focused kaizen events to meet business needs and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate with NPD&I to determine quality requirements for new/existing products; establish manufacturing plans and procedures.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing quality team; drive succession planning.
  • Improve process control through APQP methodologies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Leadership
Team building

Education

Bachelor of Science in metallurgy/engineering
Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager for the Springdale, Arkansas location. You will lead the Quality function within the Business and Construction Team, driving policy, strategy and continuous improvement across extrusion profiles used in construction products.

The role requires strong Lean manufacturing experience, 5+ years of supervisory work, and a degree in metallurgy/engineering. You will build and coach a high‑performing team while ensuring compliance with customer specs and

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