Aerospace Quality Engineer - AS9100 & CI

Howmet Aerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our on-site Aerospace team. The role focuses on maintaining the AS9100 QMS, supporting audits, and driving process improvements.

You will work across departments to develop procedures and training, participate in design reviews, and manage root cause corrective actions. Qualifications include a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering degree and 1+ years in manufacturing, with preferred 3+ years in aerospace quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, materials, or manufacturing).
• Experience with quality systems and audits is required; AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, problem-solving tools, and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System and related documents.
• Support customer, AS9100, and NADCAP audits; conduct internal audits.
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop training materials.
• Participate in design reviews, risk management, and PPAP activities.
• Create and enforce quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve processes and training.
• Lead root cause and corrective action for complaints; evaluate suppliers.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

AS9100 quality system

Problem-solving tools

Blueprint reading

PPAP & AS9102

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ASQ CQE (preferred)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our on-site Aerospace team. The role focuses on maintaining the AS9100 QMS, supporting audits, and driving process improvements.

You will work across departments to develop procedures and training, participate in design reviews, and manage root cause corrective actions. Qualifications include a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering degree and 1+ years in manufacturing, with preferred 3+ years in aerospace quality