Quality Tech I, Assurance

Job Info

Job Identification

114743

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

10 / 17 / 2025, 09 : 07 PM

Locations

800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

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

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Tech I, Assurance at our Fullerton, CA location. 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.

General Summary :

Ensure that products and services meet the established HFS Quality standards and requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and react to quality-related problems identified by the customer, supplier or from within the company. Make necessary recommendations, incorporate action or change / initiate systems and / or procedure that assure compliance with customer, company, regulatory and standardized requirements.
• Type test reports up from QA Lab results and Inspection results.
• Perform customer purchase order / contracts reviews to identify quality requirements pertaining to contracts as required. Ensure that all documentation, certification / inspection reports, making, packaging, source inspection and applicable Supplier Release are identified and acceptable.
• Provide documentation and certification for the product shipments and after-shipment customer requests as required.
• Coordinate customer Source Inspection and / or perform Designated Source Quality Representative functions for various customers, as required.
• Analyze and comply statistical reports reflecting supplier quality requirements, as required.
• Respond to customer requests for corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner by investigating and determining root cause, corrective and preventive measures to eliminate and preclude deficiencies. Coordinate team efforts and monitors trends, as required.
• May issue and track internal and supplier corrective and preventive action request; monitors and follow-up for implementation and effectiveness.
• May issue and / or disposition RMA's (Return Material Authorization) to customers and generate CER's (Customer Expectation Report).
• Process and investigate customers returned good, as required. May be required to determine and identify the validity and cause of return. Maintain records, logs, paperwork and may distribute monthly summary reports.
• Process scrap and returns to suppliers, as required.
• Expedite and update internal rejections for customer MRB (Materials Review Board) dispositions, as appropriate.
• Complete and reply to mail-in customer Quality System Surveys, as required.
• Train others in-group perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Process department or company request for technical specifications and publications, as required.
• Process CER's with corrective and preventive action, as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Quality Assurance Management.
• Interact with shipping department, engineer, quality, lab, etc. and customers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $17.64-$29.46.

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 $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 .

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

About the Team

Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.