Sr Quality Engineer

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is looking for a Quality Assurance professional to coordinate QA activities, lead ISO 9001 audits, and drive process improvements across manufacturing and supplier quality. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure conformance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on QA leadership, experience with measurement devices, and strong problem-solving skills, with ITAR considerations and U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in precision metal working or related industry.
• Three (3) years in quality/inspection operations with decision making authority.
• Experience with ISO 9001 program.
• Experience with measurement/inspection devices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department personnel to meet day-to-day requirements and payroll approvals.
• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and procedures; lead ISO 9001 internal audits.
• Serve as QA resource to supervisors and manufacturing engineering for issues and corrective actions.
• Support concurrent engineering by representing QA in design projects and customer needs.
• Review quality records and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement methods for process control and testing.
• Promote quality standards, inspection processes, and quality plans.
• Interface with supplier and customer QA to ensure effective corrective actions.
• Assist with quality-related customer returns and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare training material on quality standards and activities.
• Travel to plants, customers, and suppliers to advance QA goals.
• Lead supplier management QA activities including audits and approvals.
• Provide QA input to process improvement and continuous improvement teams.
• Act as SPA for Material Review Board and Gage Calibration program.
• Back up QA Manager as required.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

ISO 9001

Measurement tools

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Gage calibration

Job description

• Locations P.O. Box 8117, Waco, TX, 76714, US (On-site)

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Job duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates department personnel to ensure day-to-day requirements are being met. Including daily work assignments, personnel vacation scheduling and payroll approval;

Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements, standards and procedures for development and manufacturing products.Acts as single point of accountability (SPA) for ISO 9001 Internal Audit program, including Lead Auditory role;

Serve as the Quality Assurance resource to department supervisors and manufacturing engineering for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and corrective/preventive action;

Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer;

Review quality records and performance data, identifying problems needing improvement;

Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection;

Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports;

Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented;

Support for quality-related customer returns of product and product complaints, including investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action;

Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities;

Analyze, define, source and implement appropriate measuring devices and gages to assure products and processes produce conforming output;

Travel as necessary to plants, customers and suppliers to advance the QA goals of the business;

Guide and assist in the conduct of system, product and process audits;

Lead and facilitate supplier management quality activity, including supplier performance, approval, audit and corrective actions;

Participate in and provide QA expertise to assigned process improvement and C.I. teams;

SPA for Material Review Board for Non-Conforming Material;

SPA for Gage Calibration program;

Back up for Quality Assurance Manager as required;

Associate degree required. Preferred to be in Engineering, Business or Operations

Basic Qualifications:

Three (3) years’ experiencein precision metal working or related industry;

Three (3) years in quality/inspection operations, with decision making authority;

Experience with ISO 9001 program;

Experience with measurement/inspection devices.

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

Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Benefits/Salary:

• The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.

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 lightweightening, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more how 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.