On-Site Quality Engineer — Process Improvement Leader

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Laporte, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives and drive process improvements across the organization. The role focuses on quality systems, disciplined processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration with customers and operations.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, quality auditing experience, and familiarity with APQP and GD&T to support manufacturing and supplier interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience with quality systems and process improvement preferred.
• Strong auditing and problem-solving skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of purchase orders and specifications and translate requirements to operators.
• Act as Voice of the Customer and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000/AS9100 and preventive action systems.
• Coordinate internal audits and drive action closure.

Skills

Quality systems

ISO 9000/AS9100 knowledge

Process improvement

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Statistical tools

APQP

GD&T

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Laporte, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives and drive process improvements across the organization. The role focuses on quality systems, disciplined processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration with customers and operations.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, quality auditing experience, and familiarity with APQP and GD&T to support manufacturing and supplier interfaces.