Quality Engineer: Process Excellence & Customer Advocate

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive process improvements and maintain robust quality systems across operations. The role focuses on adherence to ISO 9000/AS9100, APQP, and measurement systems analysis while coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams.

The successful candidate will lead audits, corrective actions, and internal improvements, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Travel <25% may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled or have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before hire.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Export-controlled data restrictions apply and visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects to achieve operational excellence across the organization.
• Act as a customer advocate and ensure alignment with customer requirements and specifications.
• Distribute and drive corrective/preventive actions and containment to sustain quality.
• Ensure customer verification such as FAIR is completed and shared with the customer.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Statistical Tools

APQP

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive process improvements and maintain robust quality systems across operations. The role focuses on adherence to ISO 9000/AS9100, APQP, and measurement systems analysis while coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams.

The successful candidate will lead audits, corrective actions, and internal improvements, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Travel <25% may be required as part of duties.