Quality Engineer III

Job Info

Job Identification

115049

Job Category

Engineering

Posting Date

12 / 02 / 2025, 09 : 12 PM

Locations

800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Export-Controlled Data

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

Responsibilities

Summary

The Quality Engineer III reports directly to the Plant Quality Manager and plays a hands-on role in driving product quality within aerospace manufacturing. This position focuses on partnering with factory teams to solve problems, lead corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements. The engineer also serves as a key contact for customers and suppliers in resolving quality concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, root cause investigations, and corrective / preventive actions to resolve nonconforming material.
• Partner with factory teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and monitor quality trends.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and customer specifications to ensure quality requirements are integrated into manufacturing processes.
• Own the review and maintenance of customer quality documents and specifications, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Champion the creation and implementation of quality-related policies and procedures in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements.
• Act as liaison with customers and suppliers to resolve complaints, coordinate audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to customer corrective action requests by leading investigations and implementing preventive measures.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives, including audits, corrective actions, and supplier development programs.
• Audit and validate Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and procedures to ensure process capability.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits for AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA certifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and inspectors in practical problem-solving and quality tools.
• Provide training on quality topics and methods to cross-functional teams.
• Occasional weekend plant coverage may be required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment & Impact

This role is highly collaborative with production and engineering teams, focusing on solving day-to-day quality challenges on the shop floor. The Quality Engineer III ensures that corrective actions are practical, effective, and sustainable, directly improving product quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits / Salary :

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, and community engagement activities contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000.