Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Cuyahoga Heights, OH

20d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Metallurgical Engineer/LAIP Quality Lead or the Chief Quality Engineer/SAIP Quality Lead, the Quality Engineer supports the Quality Assurance and Inspection Departments to ensure compliance with applicable quality system standards and customer requirements. The position does not directly supervise other personnel and communicates across all levels and departments at Cleveland Operations, as well as with customers and suppliers.

The role supports quality planning, product launches, supplier and customer quality activities, inspection, audits, corrective action, and continuous improvement. It also provides Quality Assurance Engineering and Quality Systems support to internal and supplier final inspection facilities as needed. The position is based in an interior work environment, with shop-floor exposure requiring full personal protective equipment. Some physical activity and occasional responsiveness outside normal working hours are required.

Requirements

• A technical degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of experience completing technical assignments in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• U.S. person status, as required by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and occasionally be responsive after normal working hours.
• Follow basic safety precautions and wear full PPE when on the shop floor.
• Ability to perform some physical activity, including walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, delegate, and maintain forward motion on key deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including people not under direct supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, systems-thinking, project-management, and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge of conventional aluminum processing and forging design and quality systems standards, such as ISO 9000, AS9100, and QS-9000.
• Thorough knowledge of the forging process and standard practices, normally acquired through extensive experience in various technical assignments.
• Experience with process CMM or related digital inspection tools and systems.
• Ability to perform dimensional measurement and interpret aerospace products to customer specifications using conventional handheld measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerances per ANSI/ASME Y 14.5.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, formulas, measuring instruments, inspection and testing procedures, and adjustment and certification methods.

Responsibilities

• Verify CMM reports and blueprints.
• Develop and maintain Quality Assurance standard procedures that meet customer specifications and Howmet objectives.
• Assist with Quality Planning and new product launch activities through APQP.
• Perform customer interface activities related to quality requirements and final product realization.
• Monitor and assist outside suppliers to assure compliance with customer specifications and Howmet requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems, procedures, and equipment to meet customer and Howmet quality requirements.
• Conduct training and develop programs supporting product and process quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and safety performance.
• Use Root/Cause Corrective Action systems to evaluate product non-conformances.
• Participate in and/or conduct internal audit planning and preparation, initiate corrective action, and maintain audit files.
• Manage Final Inspection product realization through dimensional, surface, marking identification, and specification requirement verification.
• Manage and lead departmental quality and productivity improvement projects.
• Provide Quality Assurance Engineering and Quality Systems support to internal and supplier final inspection facilities as needed.
• Assist production personnel proactively in resolving product or process issues using problem-solving tools.
• Improve products and processes to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations using continuous improvement tools and initiatives.
• Monitor and track process and product control parameters to validate process reliability and capability.
• Participate in real-time process management support by implementing stability systems linked to improving customer claims, scrap, and reprocessing metrics through control of key process variables.
• Create and maintain Failure Made Effect Analysis (FMEA) plans.
• Create and maintain PPAP plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Company match of 6% plus an additional 3% whether or not the employee contributes, for a maximum total of 9% annually.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave of up to 3 weeks at 100% pay for parental bonding after the birth or adoption of a child.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree