Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Carson, CA

148d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic person to join our team as a Quality Engineer at our Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) manufacturing facility in Carson, CA. The position involves ensuring product quality through various responsibilities including customer order reviews, documentation, inspection plans, and compliance with quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM.
• 3 years of professional experience in a quality role in a manufacturing and/or production environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical engineering.
• 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Aerospace forging, machining, & fastening processes.
• Experience and/or certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools.
• AS9100 Internal Auditor certification.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints.

Responsibilities

• Perform Customer Purchase Order/Contact Reviews to identify quality requirements for impact into the manufacturing system.
• Communicate and document customer and/or internal flowed down requirements by ensuring critical notes are added to the Work Order Router, procedures, or inspection plans.
• Review manufacturing planning (work order), methods and process specifications as it relates to assuring product quality.
• Implement inspection/test plans, monitor quality performance trends, perform statistical analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives specific to assigned products by Focus Factory.
• Oversee processes to ensure that all documentation, Certification/Inspection Reports, part marking, and packaging are identified and acceptable.
• Ensure SPC program is running and is effective.
• Support creation of inspection plans, review data and validate process capability when appropriate.
• Review and maintain compliance to all assigned customer quality documents and specifications.
• Participate in Material Review Board activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations, and assist in the timely dispositioning and processing of nonconforming material.
• Interface and/or work closely with Quality Assurance team members, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Shipping on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling, cost, and other areas involved in the control of product quality.
• Prepare periodic and special reports on quality performance and other related quality issues on assigned programs or products.
• Make recommendations to Quality and Factory management on the implementation of process improvements on assigned program(s) or product area(s).
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality related policies and procedures based on corporate and government/customer requirements, as well as in conjunction with AS9100 requirements.
• Act as liaison for the company in coordinating and resolving customer and supplier complaints and concerns relative to quality performance, investigations, system audits and corrective actions.
• Respond to customer Corrective Action Request in a timely manner, by investigating and determining root cause and corrective/preventive measures to eliminate deficiencies.
• Coordinate team efforts to resolve issues and monitor trends.
• Perform internal audits/surveys, where applicable, to assure compliance to specific quality/customer requirements.
• Audit and validate Statistical Process Control data and procedures for assigned programs or products.
• Initiate Corrective Action Requests and monitor follow-up for effective closure and elimination of identified deficiencies.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Excellent 401k matching program.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree