Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Quality Engineer JB20 to ensure product and process compliance across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will liaison between customers and internal teams, drive corrective actions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Suppliers, with expertise in quality tools, audits, and problem resolution. On-site location with standard full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with customer requirements, specifications, drawings, BOMs, and purchase orders.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, and problem-solving techniques

Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance with customer purchase orders, blueprints, BOMs, specifications, and approved requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for customers; maintain effective communication and support customer needs.
• Complete and submit customer verification requirements and product qualifications.
• Conduct and maintain weekly BOM, specification, and PC approval reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support customer calls, meetings, visits, and Quality-related activities.
• Manage customer returns, including disposition for repair, scrap, or return.
• Prepare and submit customer corrective actions and 8Ds/CAR responses.
• Coordinate nonconforming material reviews and customer concession requests.
• Provide technical Quality support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Suppliers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Quality procedures and instructions to meet customer and organizational requirements.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement team and one Kaizen events.
• Lead the internal audits and promote best practices across the facility.
• Perform Product Integrity Audits
• Conduct daily production floor walks from Wax through Final Verification and monitor Hold Tables.
• Delegate daily tasks to Quality Technicians and follow up on issues requiring additional support.
• Support Quality Technician ownership of Parts Submissions.
• Perform purchase order and specification reviews, APQP, NPI, and translation of customer requirements to the internal documentation.
• Participate in plant-level APQP/NPI activities.
• Support, lead and maintain FMEA, problem-solving, and root cause analysis activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Customer requirements handling

Quality tools & methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D

PPAP

APQP

Problem-solving techniques

Job description

• Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer JB20 is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance with customer, engineering, and organizational requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role serves as a key liaison between the customer and internal teams, providing technical Quality support, managing customer requirements and corrective actions, and driving resolution of quality issues. The Quality Engineer leads continuous improvement, corrective and preventive actions, audits, APQP/NPI activities, and problem-solving initiatives while supporting Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Suppliers.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure product compliance with customer purchase orders, blueprints, BOMs, specifications, and approved requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for customers; maintain effective communication and support customer needs.
• Complete and submit customer verification requirements and product qualifications.
• Conduct and maintain weekly BOM, specification, and PC approval reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support customer calls, meetings, visits, and Quality-related activities.
• Manage customer returns, including disposition for repair, scrap, or return.
• Prepare and submit customer corrective actions and 8Ds/CAR responses.
• Coordinate nonconforming material reviews and customer concession requests.
• Provide technical Quality support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Suppliers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Quality procedures and instructions to meet customer and organizational requirements.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement team and one Kaizen events.
• Lead the internal audits and promote best practices across the facility.
• Perform Product Integrity Audits
• Conduct daily production floor walks from Wax through Final Verification and monitor Hold Tables.
• Delegate daily tasks to Quality Technicians and follow up on issues requiring additional support.
• Support Quality Technician ownership of Parts Submissions.
• Perform purchase order and specification reviews, APQP, NPI, and translation of customer requirements to the internal documentation.
• Participate in plant-level APQP/NPI activities.
• Support, lead and maintain FMEA, problem-solving, and root cause analysis activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with customer requirements, specifications, drawings, BOMs, and purchase orders.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, and problem-solving techniques

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Required to pass a vision exam utilizing the Tumbling E Chart Per ISO 18490
• 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.
• Must be able to provide documentation in the original form establishing both your identity and your employment eligibility in the U.S.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully attain access to such items

Preferred Qualifications:

Experiencein a ISO9000 or AS9100 Manufacturing environment

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Certified AS9100 Auditor

5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical environment preferred

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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.

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.