Hiring: Quality Excellence Manager Company: Howmet Aerospace Location: Mauston, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:34:05 About the job Experience: •5+ years experience with preventive Quality Systems or relative military experience. •3+ years of supervisory level experience overseeing Quality Systems. Required Skills: •Supervise and appraise performance for all Quality Assurance personnel; hire, train and recommend salary adjustments for reporting employees. •Schedule and track 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 division Quality Assurance Manual. Leads and promotes the quality assurance philosophy including preventive quality systems. •Implements/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. •Interfaces with Customers, Engineering and Operations to identify requirements, plan for product realization and support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and systems. •Ensures that 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. •Lead and oversee ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and Industry regulatory requirements. Coordinate and conduct customer and accreditation audits. Enhance and implement the internal audit system and associated corrective actions. Leads training efforts for HFS-Kingston employees regarding total preventive quality. •Develop effective relationships with all levels of staff and functional groups. Possess an ability to influence outcomes, with higher-order communication, change management, and influencing skills. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. Preferred to be in Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. •Demonstrated record of achievement in improving operational metrics. •Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple projects concurrently and reprioritize as needed. •Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. •Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally. •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 option •This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee •Demonstrated ability to influence site culture and drive cultural transformation towards proactive quality assurance practices. •Basic knowledge of SPC methods. •ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQM, CRE, CQA or CSSBB Compensation: •$130,000 - $145,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!