Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Quality Engineer - New Product Introduction

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWichita Falls, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
Three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements, including AS9100 and NADCAP, and how they relate to the business.
Proficiency in root-cause and corrective-action analysis and methodology.
Experience using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Excellent personal computer skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.
Experience in aerospace or automotive is preferred.
ASQ, CQA, and/or CQE credentials are preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Responsibilities

Own quality of superalloy castings from purchase order through shipment and resolve manufacturing and shipment issues related to customer specifications.
Support administration of quality manuals, continuous-improvement initiatives, and interaction with business center personnel on quality initiatives.
Conceive, evaluate, and implement root-cause analysis and appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and initiate inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and methods.
Inspect complex aerospace components to ensure they meet customer specifications and blueprint requirements.
Implement cost-reduction initiatives and part and process improvement activities.
Investigate and analyze the root cause of external customer escapes.
Develop and implement correction and preventive-action plans, including mistake-proofing solutions.
Prepare L/O and MRB forms and additional support data for customers during periodic qualification and re-qualification.
Develop VSE/ESA requirements.
Formulate, perform, and validate quality-system and part audits.
Define and implement control plans and FMEA according to customer requirements.
Collect, analyze, and prepare statistical data according to control plans.
Review bills of materials, routings, customer and industry specifications, and blueprints in quote preparation.
Obtain certification as a customer release agent when required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with APQP and PPAP.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution preferred in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Material Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 year's experience in Engineering in a Manufacturing Environment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of quality systms and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e. AS9100, NADCAP).
Demonstrate proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
Demonstrate use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 8D)
Experience with APQP and PPAP is desirable.
ASQ, CQA, and/or CQE preferred.
Experience in aerospace or automotive.
Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

Howmet is a world leader in the investment casting industry and is a leading supplier of superalloys, aluminum, and titanium components for aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation applications. Our Wichita Falls location is on the front edge of the rapid growth in the aerospace and turbine industries. Nestled halfway between Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our facility in Wichita Falls supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

This position is responsible for the quality, from purchase order to ship, of superalloy castings produced at our facility and will resolve manufacturing & shipment issues relative to customer specifications. Support the administration of quality manuals, continuous improvement initiatives & interaction with business center personnel on quality initiatives. Conceives, evaluates and implements Root cause analysis & corrective/preventative action determined as appropriate.

Tasks include developing and initiating standards and methods of inspection, testing and evaluation, inspecting to ensure that critical and complex aerospace components meet all customer specifications and blueprint requirements while implementing Cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.

Job Roles:

Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Responsibilities:

External customer escapes

Investigates and analyzes root cause.
Develops and implements correction and preventative action plans to include mistake proof solutions.

Periodic Qualification and Re-qualification

Prepares L/O and MRB forms and additional support data to customer.
Develops VSE/ESA requirements.

Quality Audits

Formulates, performs and validates quality system and part audits.

Process Certification

Defines and implements control plans and FMEA per customer requirements.
Collects, analyzes and prepares statistical data per control plan.

Quote Prep

Reviews BOM and routing, Customer and Industry Specifications and B/P.

Part Shipment

Obtain certification as a customer release agent as required.

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered components for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine parts, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-made from specialized materials to deliver lighter, fuel-efficient, and durable performance, supported by a large patent portfolio. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patented technologies and materials. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient air and land transportation by delivering reliable, high-performance components that reduce weight and emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1888

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