Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the quality, from purchase order to ship, of parts. Tasks, as required, are performed to warrant the processing of parts to customers' purchase orders, specifications and engineering drawings.

* Develops and initiates standards and methods of inspection, testing and evaluation.
* Inspects and ensures that critical and complex aerospace components meet all customer specifications and blueprint requirements.
* Conceives, evaluates and implements problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and pat/process improvement activities.
* Improves process performance through corrective action process and other initiatives.
* External customer escapes - Investigates and analyzes root cause and develops and implements correction action plans.
* Periodic Qualification and Re-qualification - Prepares L/O and MRB forms; Provides additional support data to customer; Develops VSE/ESA requirements.
* Quality Audits - Formulates, performs and validates quality system and part audits
* Process Certification - Defines and implements control plans and FMEA per customer requirements; Collects, analyzes and prepares statistical data per control plan
* Quote Prep - Reviews BOM and routing and Review specs and B/P.
* Process Development - Writes work instructions.
* Part Shipment - Obtain certification as a customer release agent as required
* Resolve manufacturing & shipment issues relative to customer specifications.
* Provide production support through interpretation of requirements, defect assessment, work instruction clarification, etc.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions
• Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 months experience working in an internship or co-op capacity in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e. AS900, NADCAP).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e.8D)
• Experience with APQP and PPAP is desirable.
• ASQ, CQA, and/or CQE preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.