Quality Engineer - Aerospace (Finance)
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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 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 and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.comRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
- Minimum two years relevant experience.
- Experience developing manufacturing quality plans.
- Experience conducting process capability, GR&R, PFMEA and SPC studies.
- Experience optimizing processes to achieve ongoing cost reductions.
- Experience working in an ISO environment, preferably AS9100, and conducting internal and supplier audits.
- LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application.
- Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- 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 conditions upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a precision machine shop environment.
- Experience working within a CAPA program.
- Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 8D).
- Experience using an ERP system.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing quality plans along with project-specific quality plans, compiling and analyzing statistical data in order to assess process capabilities and control processes, investigating and resolving CAPAs, performing internal and external ISO audits, assuring compliance to and providing guidance regarding interpreting governmental regulations and ISO 9100 standards, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, preparing required quality documentation, publishing quality metrics and maintaining and updating quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain manufacturing quality plans for the facility, including inspection and control plans, and ensure adherence to and the proper execution of.
2. Develop and maintain project-specific quality plans, including establishing quality requirements and standards for projects, while adhering to the customer requirements and working as part of a cross-functional team. Measure and publish project-quality costs.
3. Compile and analyze statistical data in order to assess process capabilities and control processes and conduct Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (PFMEA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) studies.
4. Investigate and resolve all assigned Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).
5. Perform both internal ISO audits and external supplier audits. Participate in the supplier certification process and develop qualification requirements for purchased components and services.
6. Assure compliance to and provide guidance and expertise regarding interpreting governmental regulations, ISO AS9100 standards and internal Quality policies in order to assure compliance.
7. Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support efforts in order to implement LEAN principles throughout the organization.
8. Prepare required quality documentation and reports. Publish and distribute quality metrics.
9. Maintain and update quality procedures.
10. Other duties as assigned.
