Job Description

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Quality Manager - Corporate to join our Team and support all of the Kaiser Aluminum plants in North America!

The Quality Manager - Corporate supports enterprise-wide Quality and Product Integrity initiatives through coordination, deployment, and continuous improvement of quality systems, standards, and programs.

This role acts as a key connector between Corporate Quality, Manufacturing, and Advanced Engineering to drive alignment, ensure consistent execution of KaiserSelect and other quality frameworks, and strengthen compliance and performance across all sites.

This role provides an opportunity to influence quality performance across multiple sites, work cross-functionally with Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing teams, and contribute to enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

This position can be based either near a specific Kaiser plant location Spokane or Richland Washington, Evansville Indiana, Los Angeles California, Phoenix Arizona, Kalamazoo Michigan, Newark Ohio, Bellwood Virginia and Franklin Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Quality and Vital Few (VF) SMART planning and deployment, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement outcomes
• Lead KaiserSelect auditing and training, assessing compliance, reporting performance, and driving improvement actions across sites
• Serve as the primary liaison between Advanced Engineering (AE) and Manufacturing to support deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement of KaiserSelect products and processes
• Support deployment and enhancement of quality management systems, including ISO, IATF/TS, AS, NADCAP, CQI-9, and customer-specific requirements
• Facilitate the identification, sharing, and implementation of quality best practices across the enterprise
• Provide oversight of industry specification compliance and camera system surveys to ensure adherence to standards and effective risk identification
• Partner with Manufacturing to drive corrective actions, gap closure, and continuous improvement efforts stemming from audits, VF initiatives, surveys, and identified risks
• Support quality event response activities, including coordination of data collection, tracking containment actions, and ensuring follow-through on corrective measures

Quality Culture Deployment & Reinforcement

• Supports the deployment of an enterprise quality culture by reinforcing behaviors aligned with corporate values at the site and functional level
• Integrates quality expectations and cultural behaviors into audits, training, and KaiserSelect® activities
• Promotes open communication, issue escalation, and accountability through daily interactions with site teams
• Identifies and shares best practices that strengthen quality ownership and engagement across the organization
• Mentors site teams on consistent application of standards, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement behaviors
• Provides feedback to leadership on culture gaps and opportunities observed during audits, surveys, and site engagement

Leadership Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Execution & Accountability: Delivers results through disciplined follow-through and effective coordination
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Identifies gaps, applies structured problem-solving, and drives sustainable improvements
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong working relationships across Manufacturing, Advanced Engineering, and Quality functions
• Technical & Operational Acumen: Applies knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems to drive performance
• Communication Effectiveness: Clearly communicates expectations, findings, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
• Detail Orientation & Analytical Thinking: Uses data to identify trends, assess risk, and support decision-making

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, and process improvement roles
• Experience in the aluminum industry within the aerospace or automotive sectors preferred
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (ISO, IATF, AS, NADCAP, CQI-9)
• Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and corrective action processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, statistical software, and quality data systems (EtQ experience preferred)
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) preferred
• Travel required (approximately 20 - 25%)
• Position supports enterprise quality consistency, compliance, and performance improvement
• Position reports to the Director | Corporate Quality & Export Compliance with location flexibility across Kaiser manufacturing sites.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.