Aerospace QA & Process Improvement Tech

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a dedicated professional for an on-site role handling product deviations, shipment documentation, and QA support. You will work with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety and attendance policies.

The position emphasizes Excel-based analysis, RCA methods, and thorough documentation. Strong reading, math, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience and/or training in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed operating instructions, safety rules, procedural manuals, and write routine reports.
• Standard mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using all units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to function using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel programs.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.

Responsibilities

• Use various software tools to submit product deviations to customers for approval (this will require working with other departments, such as engineering and manufacturing).
• Compile necessary information to create the shipment packages for various product lines.
• Assist the Quality Engineer in root cause analysis for any customer issues or escapes.
• Complete product reviews for any major customer issues before product shipments.
• Conduct internal auditing in various departments and processes to verify the correct procedures are being followed.
• Complete monthly routing card organization for long-term record retention.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime (specifically during end-of-month shipments).
• Follow Howmet's Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with all department specific safety requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a dedicated professional for an on-site role handling product deviations, shipment documentation, and QA support. You will work with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety and attendance policies.

The position emphasizes Excel-based analysis, RCA methods, and thorough documentation. Strong reading, math, and MS Office skills are essential for success in this environment.