Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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About The Position

Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer supports quality review and analysis and ensures compliance with customer and company quality system specifications and requirements. The role conducts and supports audits, investigates quality issues and corrective actions, applies Lean Manufacturing principles to improve site metrics, and reviews and dispositions non-conforming material. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. person due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must meet the requirements pertaining to Vision Acuity Testing under the Quality Assurance Manual.
• Working knowledge of Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, Process Flow Maps, Process Failure Modes and Effects Matrix, ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards, and material specifications.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Internal Auditor certification.
• Previous auditor experience.
• Experience in the forging industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external quality audits, including supplier audits and audits at other Howmet sites.
• Participate in and prepare for customer and third-party audits.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to drive improvement in site metrics.
• Process and investigate the causes of customer returns (RMAs) and quality escapes.
• Interface with, investigate, and complete internal and external corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Howmet and customer quality system requirements.
• Review customer and industry-standard specifications, develop gap analyses, and assist with implementing changes.
• Perform quality review and disposition of non-conforming material and generate corresponding reports.
• Read blueprints and generate sketches of dimensionally non-conforming material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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