Sr Quality Engineer

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to support and provide direction in the implementation of product quality systems, including plans and programs.  Perform periodic analysis of the effectiveness of the quality system and coordinates improvement activity. Coordinates quality issues with customers, suppliers and internal elements of the organization, including metrology and technical direction of inspection activity.  Acts in supervisory role of Quality Department.  This position is in Kingston, NY.

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 c