Quality Engineer Jobs

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to implement initial quality plans on products and programs, provides support and direction in the implementation and administration of quality systems. Analyzes the effectiveness of the quality system and coordinates quality related issues, audits with customers, suppliers and other functional disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes the effectiveness of the quality system and be the liaison to handle quality related issues with the Engine Programs.
• Manages the corrective action program by identifying and reacting to quality-related problems identified by the customer, supplier or from within the company. Makes necessary recommendations, incorporates actions or change/initiate systems and/or procedures that assure compliance with customer, company, regulatory and standardized requirements.
• Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans to support Engine Programs including Pratt Whitney & General Electric.
• Performs Customer Purchase Order/Contract Review to identify quality requirements for impact and operational compliance.
• Coordinates Customer Source Inspection and/or performs Designated Source Quality Representative functions for customer, as required.
• Provide support and direction in the implementation and administration of Engine Programs.
• Participates in Product Investigation Activities, Risk Mitigation and Corrective Action investigations in relation to the Engine Programs.
• Prepare periodic and special reports on quality statistics and other related quality issues on Engine Programs.
• Interfaces and/or works closely with Suppliers to mitigate and address risks & concerns.
• May issue and/or disposition RMA's (Return Material Authorization) to customers and generate CER's (Customer Expectation Report).

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $65K to $89K.

*Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university.
• 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'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• 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:

• Pratt Whitney DQR/MCL-LCS / General Electric DSQR Qualification preferred.

Skills

• Flexibility to work weekends is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be well organized with attention to detail.
• Solid analytical and reasoning abilities as well as strong numerical skills.
• Have strong follow up and time management skills.
• Manage multiple projects at a time.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Simi Valley, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Will you now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status)?

Work Location: In person