Manufacturing quality engineering

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.
Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
Life insurance and disability coverage plans
Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
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: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Experience working with customer requirements, specifications, drawings, BOMs, and purchase orders.
Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, and problem-solving techniques
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully attain access to such items
Experience in a ISO9000 or AS9100 Manufacturing environment

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical environment preferred

The Quality Engineer JB20 is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance with customer, engineering, and organizational requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role serves as a key liaison between the customer and internal teams, providing technical Quality support, managing customer requirements and corrective actions, and driving resolution of quality issues. The Quality Engineer leads continuous improvement, corrective and preventive actions, audits, APQP/NPI activities, and problem-solving initiatives while supporting Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Suppliers.
Ensure product compliance with customer purchase orders, blueprints, BOMs, specifications, and approved requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for customers; maintain effective communication and support customer needs.
Complete and submit customer verification requirements and product qualifications.
Conduct and maintain weekly BOM, specification, and PC approval reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
Support customer calls, meetings, visits, and Quality-related activities.
Manage customer returns, including disposition for repair, scrap, or return.
Prepare and submit customer corrective actions and 8Ds/CAR responses.
Coordinate nonconforming material reviews and customer concession requests.
Provide technical Quality support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Suppliers.
Develop, maintain, and implement Quality procedures and instructions to meet customer and organizational requirements.
Lead corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in continuous improvement team and one Kaizen events.
Lead the internal audits and promote best practices across the facility.
Conduct daily production floor walks from Wax through Final Verification and monitor Hold Tables.
Delegate daily tasks to Quality Technicians and follow up on issues requiring additional support.
Support Quality Technician ownership of Parts Submissions.
Perform purchase order and specification reviews, APQP, NPI, and translation of customer requirements to the internal documentation.
Participate in plant-level APQP/NPI activities.
Support, lead and maintain FMEA, problem-solving, and root cause analysis activities.