Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com.

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　　Job Summary

　　This position is responsible for ensuring that the customer’s product is processed to the proper specifications and requirements to meet the purchase order and/or contract requirements. Drives process control and continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions on the shop floor. This is a “hands-on” position.

　　Essential Functions

　　Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the plant QMS (Quality Management Systems).

　　Responsible for ensuring compliance to AS9100D (Aerospace Standard) & AS13100 (Engines).

　　Responsible for partnering with management to drive and ensure that quality objectives for the plant are met.

　　Prepares for external audit program including AS9100 Registrar, Nadcap, and customer audits as needed. Completes audit plans/checklists to ensure all quality, inspection, and manufacturing requirements are in direct compliance with customer requirements and that accurate and adequate documents of compliance exist.

　　Monthly reporting of key process indicators as required by AS9100 and implementing correction when metrics are not met.

　　Ownership of Material Review Board (MRB) for product. Including submission of non-conforming material for customer disposition, proposing repair procedures, and taking appropriate action for non-conforming material. Acts as technical liaison between the operation and its customers and suppliers regarding quality concerns and obtains concurrence on appropriate corrective action by telephone or visitation.

　　Reviews and interprets customer specifications and blueprints, responsible for communicating these requirements to the production team.

　　Manage corrective action system including identification of root cause, response to quality issues by researching problems, and performing appropriate follow-up regarding execution of corrective actions.

　　Submission of qualification documentation to customers including First Article Inspections, Process Approvals, and any Advanced Product Quality Planning as required by customers.

　　Drive adherence to all quality procedures and activity instructions within the organization, including the revision of plant level procedures as needed.

　　Ensuring product and processes at the plant comply with all purchase order, customer, and industry requirements (including the review of these requirements as needed).

　　Maintain customer certifications and approvals as needed

　　Familiarity and compliance with corporate and plant protocols including, EHS, SOX, Ethics of business conduct, ABS, ASAT, ISO/AS, Nadcap Requirements, and export control.

　　Other assignments as required to meet business needs.

　　Analyze products and processes at various intervals of production utilizing statistics and compliance audit techniques.

　　Certify parts for shipment.

　　Performs internal audits and/or coordinates internal audit programs. Responsible for the follow-up and response to audit findings and Corrective Action Reports.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s Degree Required. Degree in Quality Systems, Manufacturing or Engineering preferred.

　　ASQC (American Society for Quality Control) certification is preferred for this position.

　　Minimum 2 years of quality/engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.

　　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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience and working knowledge of ISO/AS and Nadcap special process requirements.

　　Working knowledge of PFMEA

　　Four plus years of experience in quality control or engineering functions in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

　　Audit experience.

　　Skills and Abilities

　　Familiar with ISO/AS requirements and overall OEM quality systems specifications.

　　Training and/or education in SPC, blueprint drafting and reading, computer systems including word-processing, spreadsheets, and technical applications.

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

　　Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

　　Ability to read blueprints.

　　Proficiency in computer applications such as but not limited to; Excel, Word, RFMS, and e-mail systems.

　　Ability to multitask across numerous activities while maintaining clear direction on what is needed to resolve issues across the operation or with outside influences.

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

　　Compensation based on experience between $85k and $95k.

　　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. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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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.

　　We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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