Quality Engineer

Job Info

Job Identification

114276

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

09 / 22 / 2025, 08 : 32 PM

Locations

900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

Partially Remote

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

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 .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

We're 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 .

Responsibilities Include :

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000

About Us

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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

About the Team

Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.