Overview
Sr. Quality Manager Jobs in Fullerton, California, USA at Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is looking for a Quality Manager at our manufacturing plant in Fullerton, CA.
The Quality Assurance Manager develops and leads the Quality Assurance system to ensure that manufacturing processes will produce products that meet required Product Standards as described in AS9100 and the Quality Assurance Manual. This is a key change agent position accountable for results, with minimal guidance, in the assigned areas of responsibilities. This position will be responsible for developing strategies, priorities, and directing implementation in the assigned areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Manages the Quality Assurance department:
Supervises and appraises performance for all Quality Assurance personnel; hires, trains, and recommends salary adjustments for reporting employees. Schedules and tracks inspection, lab, and testing activities to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Interprets pertinent customer, corporate, and division quality standards for plant personnel; develops and maintains site procedures and processes in support of the division Quality Assurance Manual. Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy, including preventive quality systems.
Implements and maintains procedures for inspection, disposition, and record retention for incoming raw materials and components; reviews quality issues with suppliers and provides supplier surveillance assistance as needed.
Proactively involved in corrective action and problem-solving strategies. Actively pursues and identifies root causes of non-conformance, is responsible for measurement of non-conformance costs, and secures and maintains data collection and statistical systems to aid in process control and root cause problem identification. Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective actions and quality systems. Publishes regular reports and identifies trends.
Interfaces with customers, engineering, and operations to identify requirements, plan for product realization, and support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems.
Ensures that the gage calibration system is effective and complies with company operating procedures. Maintains a system for calibrating all key inspection, gaging, and process instruments and works with vendors to improve inspection techniques and equipment.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Nadcap, AS9100, and industry regulatory requirements. Coordinates and conducts customer and accreditation audits. Enhances and implements the internal audit system and associated corrective actions. Leads training efforts for HFS-Carson employees regarding total preventive quality.
Develops effective relationships with all levels of staff and functional groups. Possesses the ability to influence outcomes, with higher-order communication, change management, and influencing skills.
Be a skilled people manager and developer who deeply understands the importance of challenging, motivating, and developing high-performance teams. Enjoy and have experience in coaching and mentoring others to achieve success in fluid, project/team-based environments.
Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
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Title: Sr. Quality Manager
Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: Fullerton, California, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Engineering, Quality Technician/ Inspector)
