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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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Organization
Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.
Responsibilities
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.
This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company. The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401k matching program, and paid holidays and vacation. This position is located at the AFS aerospace distribution facility in Simi Valley, CA.
Key Responsibilities

• Participates in Product Investigation Activities, Risk Mitigation and Corrective Action investigations in relation to the Engine Programs.
• Interfaces and/or works closely with Suppliers to mitigate and address risks & concerns.
• 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.
• Performs Customer Purchase Order/Contract Review to identify quality requirements for impact and operational compliance.
• Prepare periodic and special reports on quality statistics and other related quality issues on Engine Programs.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of the quality system and be the liaison to handle quality related issues with the Engine Programs.
• Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans to support Engine Programs including Pratt Whitney & General Electric.
• 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.
• 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 $54K to $81K.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited university is required or equivalent experience of not less than 10 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• 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 U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.
• Flexibility to work weekends is required.
• Manage multiple projects at a time.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills