Director of Metallurgy & Quality

Job Info

Job Identification

114621

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

10 / 07 / 2025, 02 : 38 PM

Locations

1000 Warren Avenue, Niles, OH, 44446, US

Apply Before

12 / 08 / 2025, 03 : 38 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

LinkedIn Recruiter Tag

#LI-AB1

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This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking a Director of Metallurgy & Quality to oversee the Metallurgy, Quality Assurance, NDT, Materials Testing & Certifications teams at the Niles, OH manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership for Metallurgy, Quality Management System (AS9100), NDT, and Materials Testing & Certification. Develop and implement training to advance these skillsets.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise during interactions with strategic customers
• Provide technical and quality assurance support to other Howmet Aerospace Structures facilities (Martinsville, VA, Canton, OH and Washington, MO)
• Develop overall Product Quality Plan, and Implement / maintain systems & processes with both internal and external suppliers to ensure product quality
• Work with engineering, production, and marketing staff to determine quality requirements for new and existing products
• Develop a team of highly motivated quality professionals to continuously improve the QMS
• Ensure compliance to AS9100, NADCAP (MTL, NDT, Heat Treating disciplines)
• Champion the use of PFMEA in manufacturing.
• Provide and direct resources for formal Root Cause & Corrective Action in an aerospace products manufacturing environment
• Ensure there are trained resources to execute the internal audit schedule developed by QA and Operations
• Drive technology improvements in laboratory testing and NDT through capital justifications
• Leading Change Management Process to ensure continuous improvements while ensuring total internal and external customer satisfaction. Ability to integrate resources together from inside and outside the company
• Understanding of financial and non-financial metrics necessary to achieve high quality performance
• Diverse leadership experience in areas of Engineering, Planning, Financial, Manufacturing or Technical areas
• Maintain a shop-floor presence to drive improvements in quality across all manufacturing segments within the Niles, OH facility. Provide technical and QMS support to leadership at other Howmet Aerospace Structures facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com