Cleveland, OH, 44101, USA
5 days ago
Quality Engineer
Job Summary Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Quality Systems/Assurance Engineer in our Tooling Business Center at our Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility located at 3960 S. Marginal Rd. in Cleveland. The Quality Systems/Assurance Engineer will provide hands-on quality support and alignment to manufacturing, inspection, and engineering. This person will be expected to interact and establish a healthy, positive relationship with our suppliers and customers. The Quality Systems/Assurance Engineer will help achieve our business objectives through process stability (control), operational excellence (capability), and on-gong process control (sustainability). This is a 1st shift position working Monday-Friday. Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Job Responsibilities The job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following elements: + Directs (interacts with) associates engaged in quality verification activities (measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning material, product, or process quality). + Develops and initiates forms and instructions for evaluating, inspecting, testing, recording, and reporting quality related activities. + Trains and coaches process operators on quality standards (what is required to meet customer expectations and Howmet Engines quality standards). + Ensures customer quality standards (product criteria) and internal work instructions are current, available to the process operators, and are being followed. + Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, as well as inspection, measuring, and test instruments and gages. Becomes the SPA (champion/leader) of our gage calibration system. + Implements methods for validating process capability and verifying product conformance. + Implements (audits current) procedures for disposition of discrepant material and collaborates with others to help to determine root causes of quality failures. + Leads (in conjunction with) implementation of Howmet Business System (HBS) tools; supports Kaizen events; is engaged with Hoshin activities to eliminate waste and improve all KPIs within Operational Excellence (HBS is our Continuous Improvement System = Waste Elimination). + Communicates with customers regarding customer returns or other external quality failures and initiates RCA’s in response to customer returns, warranty service, or complaints. + Reports issues, conditions or behaviors affecting quality to the Leadership Team. + Helps develop visual measures of process quality performance. + Leads internal quality auditing program. + Maintains corrective action records in the Corrective Action Tracking System (ETQ) database. + Develops process flowcharts and writes activity instructions (In collaboration with managers, supervisors and process operators). + Maintains document control programs. + Additional functions as designated by Operations Manager. Job Specifications Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution + A minimum of 5 years’ quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment + A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a AS9100 Quality Management System Preferred Qualifications: + ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred, not required. + Six Sigma, Green Belt, or Black Belt certifications + Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis experience Due to ITAR restrictions, applicants must be US citizens or have permanent resident status. 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. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) . 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
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