Quality Manager
Arconic · Springdale, AR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Arconic (metals) in Springdale, AR.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $95k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 628 live postings that list pay, out of 1585 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 6+)
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 64%
- ✓ FMEA 57%
- ✓ Lean 29%
- Six Sigma 29%
- ✓ SPC 29%
- Assembly lines 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Extrusion, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Arconic
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Arconic in Springdale
3 other open roles at this site.
- Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader · Lean / CI · Manager
- Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Electrical Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from ArconicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you will
- ◆Developing and executing overall policy, strategy in extruded profiles stocks for construction products quality risk mitigations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations, continuous improvement in total customer satisfaction and manufacturing cost reduction.
- ◆Utilize 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 Quality operation metrics reviews/reporting.
- ◆Management of all Quality functions for Quality Assurance Systems, 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.
- ◆Facilitate Quality focused kaizen events for departments based on the business needs to achieve immediate and sustainable improvements.
- ◆Working with New Product Development and Innovation (NPD&I) production to determine quality
requirements
for new and existing products (aka Technical Inquiry Process). Establishing manufacturing plans and procedures to meet customer and internal requirements.
- ✓Developing and challenging a team of highly motivated 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.
You have: (required)
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering or related disciplines, advanced technical degree is preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 7 years of work experience facilitating lean manufacturing programs.
- ✓Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, 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.
- ✓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
- ✓Masters Degree from an accredited institution
- ✓ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, 6-sigma certifications desirable.
- ✓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.
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.
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Arconic is currently in search of a Quality Manager to join our Business and Construction Team based in Springdale, Arkansas .
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.
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.
