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Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace756 open roles

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12.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Howmet Aerospace postings stay open a median of 12 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.7%7 days
  4. 20.4%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
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Responsibilities

We’re a company of innovators and makers. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

We believe great employees deserve great benefits! Enjoy a competitive benefits package with valuable health, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits:

  • Health Insurance from Day One – Medical coverage begins on your first day of employment.
  • Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan – Company contribution of 3% of eligible compensation, plus a 100% match on employee contributions up to 6%, providing the opportunity for up to 15% of eligible compensation in total retirement contributions.
  • 13 Company-Paid Holidays – Enjoy 13 paid holidays each year.
  • Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) – Paid time off to support work-life balance and time away when you need it.

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer provides leadership and guidance to the organization acting as a change agent to implement process improvement across the organization in the achievement of an operational excellence environment. This is accomplished through application of knowledge in quality systems, driving adherence to disciplined systems and robust processes, and focused standardization of best practices; in conjunction with managing to a cohesive set of key performance metrics that provide an objective perspective on the business operating system health and effectiveness. The Quality Engineer also creates and maintains cross functional relationships needed to foster a proactive engagement culture amongst the business operations team and a productive working relationship with customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Purchase order and specification review leader focused on negotiation of customer requirements, advanced product quality planning and translation of requirements to operator level.
  • Customer advocate (Voice of the customer).
  • Process improvement leader focused on review, disposition and elimination of material review, concessions, corrective / preventive actions and escapes.
  • Ensure customer verification is complete (i.e. FAIR) and submitted to the customer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assesses health of the business systems against customer and/or industry standards through an efficient and effective internal audit/corrective and preventative action management system.
  • Be a team player and develop relationships, both internally and externally, to achieve the necessary engagement, influence and customer connections (both internal and external) required.
  • One who is energized by consistently identifying and overcoming challenges and possessing highly developed quantitative, as well as qualitative skills required.
  • Problem Solving and Corrective / Preventive Action skills - Proactive approach (to foresee problems rather than reacting after the event).
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment and to work independently with little to no guidance required.
  • Business acumen (financials, linkage of quality impact to financials, A3 thinking).
  • Possess practical understanding of manufacturing processes in order to objectively and independently analyze problems, communicate effectively and facilitate problem solving activities.
  • Possess production operation knowledge and experience relating to manufacturing, inspection, engineering and customer interaction.
  • Ability to directly link, monitor and improve quality objectives with overall business objectives of the company.
  • Ability to apply problem solving methodology to positively impact business objectives.
  • Consistently demonstrate Howmet values.
  • Experience and proficiency in understanding ISO 9000 and/or AS9100 along with knowledge in Statistical Tools and Techniques, APQP and Measurement System Analysis recommended.Experience in coordinating, developing and executing corrective / preventative /systemic action and process improvement activities. Can effectively work through major and minor issues without getting emotionally disconnected with the issue and what is needed to resolve the issue professionally. Least cost application of customer specs/drawings (no over-processing). Blueprint Reading/customer requirements flowdown. Customer interface and understanding/deployment of customer requirements. Demonstrated Internal auditing skills. Willingness to travel (both domestic and internationally) <25% required. Understanding of non-destructive validation methodology (Visual, x-ray, penetrant, etc.) and Nadcap understanding (if required). Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) understanding. Basic Computer Skills required; Advanced skills can be learned. Understanding of Regulatory requirements. Communication and Presentation Skills required (written, verbal and non-verbal). Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Must be able to work with external and internal customers. Ability to read and react to verbal and non-verbal communication while maintaining a level of professionalism. Can effectively listen.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum two (2) years quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • General Auditor (Internal) – Two (2) audits (total ten (10) audit days) within the past three (3) years or 5 years of relevant audit experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 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

  • Demonstrates the highest ethical standards.
  • Makes decisions based on data and fact.
  • Displays business savvy and a bias for action.
  • Is a mentor and coach.
  • Ability to listen and make decisions based on the facts.
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