Product Engineer II

Howmet Aerospace•Torrance, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Product Engineer II for its Torrance, California location. The position is responsible for product development and qualification for product lines at the Torrance location. The engineer works with customers, internal teams, manufacturing, operations, and laboratories to develop and qualify fastener products, resolve product and installation-system issues, and support manufacturing and process improvements. The role also prepares and maintains product documentation and design and development records in accordance with customer requirements and the AS9100 quality standard. This is an onsite position; remote work is not considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a four-year university.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Must be able to work onsite in Torrance, California; remote work is not considered.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering.
Knowledge of aerospace forging, machining, and fastening processes.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all levels of the organization.
Experience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints.
Exceptional written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Problem-solving skills and ability to reach reliable conclusions based on analysis of information.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry to develop practical solutions.
Ability to comprehend and generate creative design solutions, translate concepts and information into images, and use feedback to modify designs.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

Plan, initiate, and drive development of new fastener products and product improvements.
Collaborate with customers on fastener concepts and qualification activities, and build customer relationships.
Initiate and prepare product samples and tests for customers and internal management.
Oversee qualification testing and prepare qualification reports in accordance with customer procurement specifications to obtain approved-supplier status.
Create and revise product drawings, specifications, and product control documents in accordance with customer requirements.
Support Sales and Application Engineering activities.
Provide customers with troubleshooting support through detailed analysis of fastener and installation-system problems, including supporting corrective actions as needed.
Oversee manufacturing planning, drawings, and router preparation to ensure product flow from drawing through part completion, including tooling, manufacturing operations, processing, testing, and suppliers.
Provide Operations management with feedback on manufacturing process improvements that improve safety and quality, reduce costs, or increase productivity.
Participate as a key member of cross-functional teams engaged in manufacturing process improvement.
Serve as a key member of the MRB to investigate product rejections and provide researched decisions.
Prepare and document design and development activities in accordance with the AS9100 Quality standard.
Work with laboratories on testing and preparation of test data.
Use analytical tools and simulation software to evaluate product performance and interactions.
Complete backup, filing, and data management associated with work activities to maintain a reliable database of key proprietary information.
Perform work activities in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.