This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at www.howmet.com.

　　Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

　　Job Summary: The Quality Engineer provides leadership and guidance to the organization acting as a change agent to implement process improvement across the organization in the achievement of an operational excellence environment; assure the quality of product produced and conformance to the applicable customer and internal specifications, while supporting corporate objectives; support the administration of quality manuals, continuous improvement initiatives and interaction with business center personnel on quality initiatives; root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action determined as appropriate; resolve manufacturing and shipment issues relative to customer specifications.

　　Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

　　Maintain compliance of products in manufacturing to specific customer purchase orders, blueprints, and specifications

　　Maintain lines of communication with customers and suppliers. This includes verbal and written correspondence and personal visits when required.

　　Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales

　　Coordinate review of nonconforming material and process customer concessions for possible acceptance

　　Develop, maintain and implement quality systems procedures and work instructions in compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.

　　Corrective / Preventive action leader and team player

　　Standardize metrics and best practices within facility.

　　Internal audit program leader

　　Purchase order and specification review leader focused on negotiation of customer requirements, advanced product quality planning and translation of requirements to operator level.

　　Customer advocate (Voice of the customer)

　　Process improvement leader focused on review, disposition and elimination of material review, concessions, corrective / preventive actions and escapes.

　　Ensure customer verification is complete (i.e., FAIR) and submitted to the customer.

　　Supplier Quality

　　Knowledge and experience with quality tools, such as CAPA, six sigma, lean manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, problem solving techniques, and root cause analysis.

　　Participate in plant level APQP and NPI activities.

　　Lead, document, and track process and job specific PFMEA

　　Responsible for coordinating suppliers and verifying quality standards in accordance with industry and customer requirements. This includes commodities and outplant operations.

　　Assist in the development and implementation of supplier management programs.

　　Identify technical problems as well as cost reductions with Suppliers.

　　Manage Supplier corrective actions.

　　Conduct Supplier audits to assure compliance to quality system, processes, and schedules.

　　Report supplier performance and quality to management

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Skills & Abilities

　　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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

　　Minimum 3 years quality/engineering experience.

　　This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

　　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.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in a ISO9000 or AS9100 Manufacturing environment

　　Working knowledge of PFMEA

　　Certified AS9100 Auditor

　　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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