Quality Engineer

Job Summary

As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Serving as a support for customer, AS9100, and NADCAP audits.
• Conducting internal audits and identifying areas for improvement.
• Understanding customer demands and expectations of products and services.
• Developing training documentation for specific processes in compliance with customer and quality requirements.
• Participating in design reviews, risk management, continuous improvement, approval of routers for new products, contract review, and PPAP activities.
• Creating and enforcing quality standards, procedures, and policies.
• Working closely with all departments/functions to develop procedures/work instructions for new processes, identify improvement and training needs, and develop performance goals.
• Communicating significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and providing recommended process improvements to management.
• Managing Root Cause & Corrective Action process for external and internal customer complaints.
• Developing new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Interface and assist with supply chain development and initiatives; evaluate supplier performance; maintain suppliers' qualifications up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in mechanical, industrial, Material Science or manufacturing engineering.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in the quality field, aerospace industry preferred.
• ASQ CQE certified (preferred).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing basics and AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Working Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
• Experience in blueprint reading.
• PPAP and AS9102 experience.
• Strong organization and planning skills.

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 $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 www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow us on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About The Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.