Quality Engineering Technician

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Technician for Howmet Casting in Dover, New Jersey. This position supports quality, engineering, and manufacturing by developing and monitoring the quality management system and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. The technician supports Quality Engineers, helps maintain quality records and customer documentation, and serves as a quality resource in manufacturing. The position reports to the Senior Quality Engineer. The stated work and training hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The anticipated pay range is $26–$30 per hour, with rates determined by factors including experience, education, and certifications. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; relocation benefits are not offered. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and employment requires legal authorization to work in the United States and lawful access to export-controlled items. The role involves frequent communication with internal groups, including management, manufacturing, sales, and engineering, as well as customers. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling a mobile cart during the shift, and working in different areas throughout the plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a mobile cart during the shift.
Ability to work in different areas and locations throughout the plant.
Strong communication skills for frequent internal and customer contact.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree or equivalent related experience.
Knowledge of AS9100.
Experience with quality tools used for root-cause corrective-action problem solving.
Proficiency with word processing and email, and basic use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain information by observing, receiving, and gathering it from relevant sources.
Ability to inspect materials, identify causes of errors or defects, and evaluate material or product quality.
Ability to read work orders and other instructions to determine product specifications or material requirements.

Responsibilities

Support Quality Engineers in performing their duties.
Assist with preparing process approval packages, concessions, MRB submittals, and dimensional reports.
Lead the submission of SPS and eCav documents for GE.
Maintain current access to customer web portals.
Update shipper logs, concession logs, the GX Release Log, and other data collection logs as needed.
Support mold sheet releases, product criteria updates, and quality alerts.
Participate in customer calls and contact customer counterparts when needed.
Provide quality assurance support in manufacturing to ensure products meet customer requirements, including visual inspection, data collection and review, gauge operation, and wax pattern review.
Operate inspection gauges and equipment, including calipers and pin gauges.
Understand and interpret product criteria, activity instructions, and business operating procedures.
Participate in revisions to product criteria and activity instructions to verify that products and processes meet customer and quality requirements.
Complete training to become a qualified internal auditor and conduct audits to verify processes and systems meet AS9100 requirements.
Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, including scrap, rework, and customer returns.
Perform activities related to MRB and non-conforming material control and follow area process flow.
Assist with implementation of Howmet Aerospace's EHS value and policy statement and comply with applicable EHS regulations, personal protective equipment requirements, reporting procedures, and training.
Perform additional duties as required.