Product Integrity Senior Specialist

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Senior Manager, Product Integrity to further develop the company's product integrity program, using product safety and quality standards and principles in partnership with the business. This role will report to the Senior Director, Product Integrity and will be based at one of the large Howmet plants in the Midwest or East Coast of the United States. Relocation benefits are available.

The selected individual will be accountable for staying current on all applicable quality and product safety, regulatory, industry, agency, government, and customer standards and implementing processes and policies to support compliance with these standards through the product life cycle. They will conduct comprehensive audits to support continuous improvement of the Product Safety Management System (PSMS). They will develop strategic initiatives to further implement the product integrity program within the company.

Major Activities/Key Challenges

• Assess the manufacturing business processes for risk to the company and determine appropriate actions based on the risks identified, including immediate mitigation if required
• Work with Business Segment Quality leaders to ensure that all businesses have robust and documented product quality and safety processes in place
• Provide recommendations to location and executive management on improving the control environment and increasing operational efficiencies
• Direct the efforts of formal audits to ensure the product quality and safety processes are being applied consistently across the company
• Analyze customer complaints and conduct failure investigations to determine root-cause and develop risk mitigation action plans
• Validate new product development is conducted to guidelines ensuring product safety assurance and control plans are implemented prior to beginning production
• Stay abreast of current quality and regulatory trends and methodologies in the applicable industry and utilize this information for developing proactive strategies
• Assist Legal with internal reviews and support the Enterprise Risk Management
• Coordinate the publication of the quarterly report for the Board of Directors when requested
• Present the Product Integrity program status to the Board of Directors when requested
• Travel to domestic and international company locations is required but can be self-paced and may be as much as 50% in a normal year. Probability of 4 international trips per year with comp time applied in certain conditions
• Transfer knowledge throughout the company through best practice sharing
• Evaluate and test the internal controls of business processes for the company's operating locations and key processes; communicate and train employees on these processes to ensure compliance
• Utilize data analysis tools during pre-audit planning and audit execution

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A team player can collaborate and consult effectively in global teams across time-zones and different cultures. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and execute audits
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to present information clearly and concisely
• Ability to analyze risk and make decisions on mitigating actions
• Experience successfully conducting audits; capable of coordinating processes across departments and partnering with audiences at all levels of management
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; comfortable working through potentially complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• Aptitude to plan and prioritize own work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Exposure to various business functions such as: quality assurance, product validation, nonconforming material control, procurement, and product safety assurance processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 10 years product safety, quality assurance, program management, engineering, and/or operations leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to high level leadership team
• 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
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Professional Certification (CQA, CRE, CSSBB, etc.)
• Experience in auditing ISO9000, AS9100 and or IATF16949
• Experience in auditing heat treatment, nondestructive testing and laboratory testing
• Experience utilizing Microsoft applications (Word, Excel)
• Strong business acumen and communication abilities that extend from the manufacturing floor to the Board of Directors

Salary Range: $120k - $150k/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/org location).

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.