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QUALITY ENGINEER

QUALITY ENGINEER

locationMorristown, TN, USA
PublishedPublished: 10/19/2024
Engineering
Full Time


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.

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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.com

Quality engineers work with manufacturing and engineering personnel to assure product and quality management system integrity to customer, corporate, regulatory, and statutory requirements. They work on continuous improvement of quality management system and quality system objectives with the goal of enhancing customer satisfaction. Quality Engineers assure processes required for quality management systems are maintained and conducted free of compromise. They promote customer awareness throughout the organization. Quality engineers work directly with customers and suppliers to resolve product and system integrity issues. They have the authority and responsibility to disposition nonconforming product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As assigned by the quality manager, quality engineers will be the SPA or quality function liaison for the following quality management system processes:
  • Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Purchasing overview
  • Root Cause and Corrective Action 
  • Returns, escapes, and disclosures management
  • Nonconforming Product Management
  • Internal auditing of Quality Management Systems
  • Supplier Discrepancy Action Requests (SDAR)
  • Product Integrity auditing
  • Quality Awareness Training
  • Configuration Management Systems
  • Document Control and Managements
  • Infrastructure and Work Environment
  • Human Resources- training and vision exams
  • Product Realization- preproduction planning and review
  • Customer related processes
  • Production and Service Provision- control of tooling, design data, process control software and data
  • Coordinate Peer and Third-Party audits of HCS quality management systems
  • Approve flow down of customer product requirements 
  • Review flow down of general customer, corporate, OEM, and regulatory standards. 
  • As assigned by Quality Manager, deputy management representative for quality systems as required by corporate quality manual, section 5.5.2.5 (this assignment will be to a specific individual and denoted on the organizational structure chart)
  • Maintain metrics of quality management systems they are responsible for, and communicate performance and effectiveness to organization as applicable
  • Review and assure HCS compliance to applicable customer, corporate, OEM, and specifications
  • Approve documentation of fixed processes as required by customer per SCM-504C Audit parts for compliance to customer requirements.
  • Disposition nonconforming product.
  • Follow up corrective action activities to assure timely closure effectiveness
  • Audit HCS work instructions for alignment with customer requirements and operator comprehension.
  • Participate with manufacturing and engineering resources to determine root cause and implement corrective actions for escapes and product integrity failures.
  • IMEX SPA
  • Communicate with regarding escapes, disclosures, and rejections
  • Provide personal development and growth opportunities for subordinates.
  • Complete continuous Improvement activities of HCS quality management systems
  • Maintain high attendance record
  • Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.


  • Requires the minimum of a BS Degree with emphasis in quality, engineering or drafting fields or equivalent experience.
  • Three (3) or more years of quality assurance and/or engineering/drafting experience in a similar manufacturing environment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED: Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment.  Equipment used includes personal computer, printer, plotter and scanner.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic computer operation (including Microsoft office products, AutoCAD), effective oral and written communications, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Processes, program management.


  • 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.


About Howmet Aerospace

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.

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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.com