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Howmet Aerospace · 7 hours ago

Quality Engineer III

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Quality Engineer III plays a hands-on role in driving product quality within aerospace manufacturing by partnering with factory teams, leading corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions to resolve nonconforming material

Partner with factory teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and monitor quality trends

Review contracts, purchase orders, and customer specifications to ensure quality requirements are integrated into manufacturing processes

Own the review and maintenance of customer quality documents and specifications, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory standards

Champion the creation and implementation of quality-related policies and procedures in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements

Act as liaison with customers and suppliers to resolve complaints, coordinate audits, and drive corrective actions

Respond promptly to customer corrective action requests by leading investigations and implementing preventive measures

Drive supplier quality initiatives, including audits, corrective actions, and supplier development programs

Audit and validate Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and procedures to ensure process capability

Conduct internal audits and support external audits for AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA certifications

Mentor junior engineers and inspectors in practical problem-solving and quality tools

Provide training on quality topics and methods to cross-functional teams

Occasional weekend plant coverage may be required

Qualification

AS9100NADCAPFAA complianceRoot cause analysisSix Sigma certificationQuality toolsAerospace manufacturingBachelor's degreeTraining skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited institution

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industries

Demonstrated expertise in AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, and/or other highly regulated environments

Strong background in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and factory problem-solving

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