The Role
Lead and manage all quality functions for extruded and cold-finished rod and bar products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Oversee quality systems, inspections, lab certifications, AS9100 accreditation, process control (APQP, SPC), and continuous improvement (lean, kaizen, OEE). Collaborate with sales, production and customers, develop staff, and drive operational excellence to reduce cost and improve satisfaction.
Summary Generated by Built In
Arconic is currently in search of a Quality Manager to join our team based in Massena, New York.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Job Summary:
You will provide leadership and guidance to the organization relative to quality and technical aspects of products and processes.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Develop and execute overall policy, strategy in extruded and cold finished rod and bar products quality risk mitigations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations, continuous improvement in total customer satisfaction and manufacturing cost reduction.
- Manage all Quality functions for Quality Assurance Systems, Specification Review Product Configuration, Process/Product Inspection, Test Lab Certification, Calibrations, and Manufacturing Operations, to include process engineering and growth/applications initiatives. Management of AS9100 system accreditation processes.
- Collaborate with the commercial organization to provide highly responsive customer support, e.g. concerning specification reviews, certification request and claims.
- Organize shop floor support in a quality-related questions.
- Work with Sales and Production to determine capability and quality requirements for new and existing products (aka Technical Inquiry Process). Establishing manufacturing plans and procedures to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Drive the use of continuous improvement and operational excellence tools to drive business outcomes, included but not limited to A3’s, Hoshin Plans, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management Activities and OEE reviews/reporting.
- Facilitate Quality focused kaizen events for departments based on the business needs to achieve immediate and sustainable improvements.
- Develop and challenge a team of highly motivated technical and quality professionals to drive industry best in class. Developing succession plan and strategy working with Human Resources.
- Improve process control through the application of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodologies.
Also note:
- You will need strong leadership, including the ability of developing a team, supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees, envisioning and articulating the strategy, and passionately owning and driving the team towards achievement. Ability to work effectively with multiple facets management, operations, sale/marketing, technical, engineering personnel in a large matrix organization.
You have:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, chemical engineering or related disciplines, advanced technical degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience facilitating and managing lean manufacturing programs.
- Demonstrated ability in providing leadership, achieving results, driving change and getting organizational support.
- Strong command and understanding in metallurgical practices, in thermal-mechanical processing and heat treatment/pyrometry, material laboratory testing, nondestructive testing, statistical process control, FMEA’s, Control Plans, PPAP’s, system and special process audits etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in structured and systematic problem solving, using factual, data driven, logical approaches. Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong command of quality systems and leading change through strategic direction, as well as applicable customer specifications/requirements quality specifications, AS/EN/JISQ 9100, and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Systems and Nadcap special processes requirements.
- ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, 6-sigma certifications not required but desirable.
Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000
Benefits: 401(k) contribution + match, vacation, holidays, health insurance, sick leave.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, chemical or related)
- Advanced technical degree
- Minimum 3-5 years facilitating and managing lean manufacturing programs
- Experience managing AS9100 system accreditation processes
- Strong command of metallurgical practices, thermal-mechanical processing, heat treatment and pyrometry
- Material laboratory testing and nondestructive testing experience
- Proficiency with statistical process control, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS/EN/JISQ 9100, ISO/IEC 17025) and Nadcap special process requirements
- Demonstrated leadership, ability to develop, supervise, evaluate, train and motivate employees
- Structured, data-driven problem solving and ability to analyze complex information
- Experience with APQP and establishing manufacturing plans and procedures
- ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, Six Sigma certifications
Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for similar roles and is often characterized as fair relative to the market, even when other aspects of the experience are mixed.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features a robust 401(k) design with both company matching and an additional employer contribution, making retirement benefits a standout component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with eligibility beginning on day one for some roles, complemented by an employee assistance program and healthcare navigation services.
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Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. Keep up with us here to find out how we're helping to advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets.
