Engineer, Quality/Heat Treat

Howmet; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Quality professional to support heat treat and pyrometry compliance under the guidance of the Manager Quality. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulatory, customer, and company quality system specifications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least three years of related experience, and must be able to work on-site in Fontana, CA. ITAR restrictions apply, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three years related experience and/or training.
• U.S. work authorization required; Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits to AMS 2750 and customer heat treat specs.
• Assist Nadcap and customer heat treat audits.
• Review furnace TUS and SAT quality, and release MRO/supplies to production.
• Ensure compliance to FMI and customer quality systems.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audits

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SPC

Job description

Job Information

• Job Identification: 118751
• Job Category: Quality
• Posting Date: 08/04/2026, 09:25 PM
• Locations: 10685 Beech Ave, Fontana, CA, 92337, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• LinkedIn Recruiter Tag: #LI-CB2
• Export-Controlled Data: 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

SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Manager Quality, provides support to the Heat Treat and pyrometry compliance. Responsible for ensuring compliance to regulatory, customer and Company quality system specifications and requirements. Familiarity with customer quality systems, portals, document requirements, quality objectives, and customer quality initiatives.Interfaces with the designated customers as Howmet quality representative. Works directly with customers to define requirements and solve quality issues while maintaining excellent relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform internal compliance audits to AMS 2750 and applicable customer Heat Treat specifications
• Assist in Nadcap and customer heat treat audits
• Perform quality reviews of furnace Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) and System Accuracy Test (SAT)
• Quality review and release of MRO/Supplies and Furnaces to production
• Monitor and perform work at Fontana facility.
• Update procedures to align with Nadcap and customer requirements
• Train and certify heat treat personnel (furnace and hardness operations)
• Trend chart furnace TUS/optical pyrometer performance
• Review and disposition Furnace maintenance changes
• Perform quality review of orders during contract review including purchase orders, specifications, blueprints, and other related documents.
• Ensure compliance to FMI and customer quality system requirements
• Complete all audits, forms, and reports as required by the customer
• Ability to use quality tools to respond and resolve customer concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Minimum of three years related experience and/or training

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

Experience with AMS 2750 Pyrometry a plus.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must be able to read engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of Metals and basic heat treat principles, gas fired furnace operations and maintenance, a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform conversion calculations (e.g. metric to inches, Celsius to Fahrenheit). Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to perform root cause analysis.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PAY RATE

Salary range $85k-$105k

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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