Arconic is currently in search of a Quality Systems Specialist to join our Global Rolled Products (GRP) business unit in Alcoa, TN. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.
Quality Systems Specialist will lead TN plant in effective implementation of the IATF16949 and ISO9001 Quality Systems, as well as supporting ISO 17025 and FDA compliance. This includes driving value from continuous improvement of the system and product, to reduce waste. This is a key role in TN, helping to drive process stability across manufacturing and support locations within TN, Remote Support locations, and Suppliers.
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure that the Quality Systems are integrated into the daily manufacturing and support functions across TN. Drive impact with measurable savings to ensure effectiveness in addition to meeting contractual requirements, with efficient processes in the path of work.
- Drive recovery and process improvements through APQP leading to good flow path design and measured function.
- Administer and Utilize 8D and other problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, CP, FTA, Ishikawa, etc to continuously improve operations and product conformance. Monitor, analyze, improve, and react to defined quality precursors, and KPIs, including ppm, planned and unplanned recovery losses.
- Strategically drive to meet Quality, Functionality, Integrity, Industry, and customer specific requirements and systems and product quality across TN manufacturing and support departments.
- Ensure compliance with Arconic TN Quality Manual including Change Control, Document Control, Corrective Action, Internal Audit program, Measurement Assurance, Training, and Visual Process Management/Layered Process Audit as driver of continuous improvement and cost reduction.
- Develop and coordinate relationships within Arconic and with outside technical bodies, benchspaning industries within aluminum or automotive production to drive continuous systems improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of Associates Degree with a focus on Metallurgy, Quality Systems, Statistics, or continuing education equivalent to Associates level.
- 7 years’ experience in working with Quality Management Systems, Food Safety systems, preferably IATF 16949, ISO 9001.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Quality Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or similar degree.
- Certified Lead Auditor Certified for IATF16949
- Experience (5-7 years) with metals manufacturing.
- Project management capability and organizations skills to lead initiatives in Quality systems improvement with limited guidance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate excellence through Quality Systems compliance.
- Strong communications skills and ability to effectively communicate with floor operators, and mid-level to senior management, with both written and verbal English Language.
Minimum Travel Required: 20
Willingness to travel up to 20 of the time for audit/benchspaning.
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 spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77 of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80 of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
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.
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Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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.
ABOUT TENNESSEE OPERATIONS Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.