Quality Engineer
Howmet, Fullerton, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
Job Identification
116932
Job Category
Quality
Posting Date
04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
Locations
1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
(On-site)
Job Schedule
Full time
Export-Controlled Data
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
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA.
Key Responsibilities: ''''
' Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System.
' Supporting of 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 provides 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.
Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages, with a targeted range of $80,000-90,000, and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
' Bachelor's degree in engineering in mechanical, industrial, Material Science
or' manufacturing engineering.
' 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
Preferred Qualifications:
' 3+ years of experience in the quality field, aerospace industry
preferred
' ASQ CQE certified (preferred)
About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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