Job Information
Howmet Aerospace Quality Manager in Suzhou, China
Main Responsibilities:
Manages the Quality Assurance department, establishes and operates within the department budget, hires, trains, assigns work, appraises performance and recommends salary adjustments for reporting employees.
Implements procedures for inspection, disposition and record retention for incoming raw materials and components and reviews quality problems with vendors. Provides supplier surveillance assistance as required.
Maintains a system for calibrating all key inspection, gaging and process instruments. Approves purchase and repair of inspection and gaging equipment. Works with vendors to improve inspection techniques and equipment.
Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems.
Be proactively involved in corrective, preventive action and problem-solving strategies. Collaborates with operations team on analysis and recommendations for improvements.
Supports continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems.
Responsible for measurement of cost of non-conformance. Publishes regular reports and identified trends.
Coordinates regular management meetings to review corrective action and quality systems. Publishes agenda and minutes in a timely manner.
Interfaces with customers to identify requirements and plan proactively for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Provides, secures and maintains data collections and statistical systems to aid in process control, root cause problem identification.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with AS 9100, IATF16949 and Nadcap requirements.
Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
Other Duties and Responsibilities ：
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent. Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
Experience & Skills & Background:
Minimum 10 years’ experience with Quality management. Has aerospace fastener industry experience is the best.
Knowledge of principles and applications of statistical methods including statistical problem solving is required. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills are also required.
Both reading and written English skill are needed
Computer skill is needed (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PPT)
Must have excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
Must have good team management skill.
Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple, diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
Good team work