Quality Engineer

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California.

We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.

Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines.

Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.Job title: Quality Engineer

Premium Site : Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WH

Compensation: Competitive compensation package, plus excellent pension contribution of up to 10%, 6 x basic pay life assurance, bronze cover medical cash-plan cover, uniform, excellent working conditions, and pay for performance annual bonus

Job role

*The key duties outlined below represent an overview only of the above position and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities.

A flexible, responsive approach is vital, together with initiative in identifying and focusing on what needs to be done to provide a high quality fastener, and an effective service to the customer and the Company.*

To measure, analyse and report on the capability of processes and product integrity within the manufacturing operations, identifying and actioning improvements in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.

• Manage as the main point of contact for non-conformance control. This could mean be a customer face to discuss issues
• Maintain supplier performance status and improve/ monitor and guild.
• MRB control and the Issuing and monitoring of QIR’s/ NCRs/8D etc.
• Lead root cause analysis and other problem solving techniques to promote robust countermeasures to processes defects.
• Ensure product integrity is maintained throughout the manufacturing process through the use of statistical process control and other relevant techniques as appropriate (help assist with)
• (Help and assist with) Process capability studies to identify improvement opportunities in conjunction with the production engineers.
• Identify, champion, manage and deliver continuous improvement initiatives in line with world class manufacturing.
• Monitor and improve measuring techniques using Gauge Reliability & Repeatability studies and techniques
• Carry out audits across the manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to processes and procedures within the Quality Management System.
• Ensure all documentation is relevant and up to date within the area, including the generation of new documents and SOP’s as required.
• Carry out training, assess and certify individuals as required and identified against the training matrices, to include the use of measuring equipment and continuous improvement techniques
• Manage, review and update Key Performance Indicators daily, weekly and monthly, ensuring measurement is relevant and accurate
• Support upkeep and compliance of the QMS within all areas of the business.
• Raise FAIR’s, concessions, qualification packs etc, as required to support product manufacture and customer requirements.
• Train the inspection team to ensure continued high standards of inspection to assist in the prevention of escape’s and customer returns to the business.
• Work with a level of flexibility IE work in the laboratory’s or in inspection as and when required,
• Support the business and the quality team to ensure we achieve our objectives and targets and to ensure quality compliance and customer satisfaction at all times.
• Delegate for the quality manager if required at meetings with peers, customers and personnel at all levels in the business.

The successful applicant must have the necessary qualifications and experience

• Past experience of working as a Quality engineer.
• Good Manufacturing understanding of Machining, Forging, Heat Treatment, Thread rolling etc
• Good people management skills
• Inspection/lab experience would be a good advantage (or the willingness to learn)
• Strong analysis and problem solving skills, ideally to AS13000
• Knowledge of SPC, Lean Principles and Kaizen activities
• Understanding of the requirements of AS9100 (ISO9001)
• Exposure to NADCAP special processes and their control
• Good understanding of measurement techniques, manufacturing processes and engineering drawing
• Ideally degree (or equivalent) qualification with attention to detail and tenacity to get work completed to accurately to tight deadlines

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.

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