Quality Engineering Technician
About The Position
Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Quality Engineering Technician at its Howmet Casting facility in Dover, New Jersey. The position supports quality, engineering, and manufacturing by developing and monitoring the quality management system and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Work and training hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The anticipated pay range is $26–$30 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, and certifications. The technician supports Quality Engineers with quality documentation, customer submissions, manufacturing inspection, record maintenance, audits, and nonconforming-material processes. The role involves frequent internal coordination and communication with customers, and requires flexibility to work in different areas throughout the plant. The position reports to the Senior Quality Engineer. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. A two-year associate degree or equivalent related experience, AS9100 knowledge, and experience with quality tools are preferred. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are unavailable; only candidates residing within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey, will be considered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
- Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
- Strong communication skills for frequent internal and customer communication.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to push or pull a mobile cart during the shift.
- Flexibility to work in different plant areas and locations.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey; no relocation benefit is offered.
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 otherwise gathering information from relevant sources.
- Ability to inspect materials and products, identify causes of errors or defects, and evaluate quality.
- Ability to read work orders and other instructions to determine product specifications or material requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support Quality Engineers in carrying out their duties.
- Assist with preparation of process approval packages, concessions, MRB submissions, dimensional reports, and related documents.
- Lead 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 as needed and contact customer counterparts directly when necessary.
- Provide quality assurance support in manufacturing, including visual inspection, data collection and review, gauge operation, and wax-pattern review.
- Operate gauges and other inspection equipment, including calipers and pin gauges.
- Interpret product criteria, activity instructions, and business operating procedures; participate in revisions to verify product and process compliance with customer and quality requirements.
- Train to become a qualified internal auditor and conduct audits to verify processes and systems meet AS9100 requirements.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve problems and quality issues, including scrap, rework, and customer returns.
- Perform activities associated with the MRB and non-conforming-material control process, following area process flow.
- Assist with implementation of the company’s EHS value and policy statement and comply with applicable EHS regulations, PPE requirements, reporting procedures, and training.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- 401(k) plans with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs
- Performance pay bonus
- Discounted benefits, including a free local gym membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
