Quality Engineer-New Product Introduction

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality of superalloy castings produced at the facility, from purchase order through shipment, and resolves manufacturing and shipment issues related to customer specifications. The role supports administration of quality manuals, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with business center personnel on quality initiatives. It also conceives, evaluates, and implements root-cause analysis and appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

The position develops and initiates inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and methods; inspects critical and complex aerospace components to ensure they meet customer specifications and blueprint requirements; and implements cost-reduction initiatives and part and process improvements.

The role includes investigating customer escapes; preparing qualification and requalification documentation; conducting quality-system and part audits; defining process control plans and FMEAs; reviewing quote documentation; and obtaining customer release-agent certification when required. The position is based at Howmet's Wichita Falls facility, which supplies jet engine components to aerospace customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements and their relationship to business, such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Proficiency in root-cause and corrective-action analysis and suitable methodology.
• Ability to use structured problem-solving methods such as 8D.
• Excellent PC skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• ASQ, CQA, and/or CQE certification.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze root causes of external customer escapes.
• Develop and implement correction and preventive-action plans, including mistake-proofing solutions.
• Prepare L/O and MRB forms and supporting data for customers during periodic qualification and requalification.
• Develop VSE/ESA requirements.
• Formulate, perform, and validate quality-system and part audits.
• Define and implement control plans and FMEAs according to customer requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare statistical data according to control plans.
• Review bills of materials, routings, customer and industry specifications, and blueprints in support of quote preparation.
• Obtain certification as a customer release agent when required.
• Develop inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and methods.
• Inspect critical and complex aerospace components for compliance with customer specifications and blueprint requirements.
• Support administration of quality manuals, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality initiatives with business center personnel.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives and part and process improvement activities.
• Resolve manufacturing and shipment issues related to customer specifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level