[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Howmet Aerospace jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Howmet Aerospace · Fullerton, CA # Quality Engineer I Fullerton, CA, United States On-site Full-time Manufacturing & Production Listed on Howmet Aerospace’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119954) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Howmet Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) / Quality Engineer I ## Job description 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. ## Responsibilities As a Quality Engineer, you'll be part of our Aerospace team working as an on-site employee in Fullerton, CA. The quality engineer will support with FAIR documentation and approval, internal and external audit preparations, MRB processes, customer relations, and support the quality inspection processes. ## Qualifications ### Job Responsibilities Maintaining the AS9100 Quality Management System. Supporting of customer, AS9100, and NADCAP audits Conducting internal audits and identifying areas for improvement. Understanding customer demands and expectations of products and services Developing training documentation for specific processes in compliance with customer and quality requirements. Participating in design reviews, risk management, continuous improvement, approval of routers for new products, contract review, and PPAP activities. Creating and enforcing quality standards, procedures, and policies. Working closely with all departments/functions to develop procedures/work instructions for new processes, identify improvement and training needs, and develop performance goals. Communicating significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management. Managing Root Cause & Corrective Action process for external and internal customer complaints. Developing new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. Interface and assist with supply chain development and initiatives; evaluate supplier performance; maintain suppliers' qualifications up to date. ### Qualifications Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering in mechanical, industrial, Material Science or manufacturing engineering - 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in the quality field, aerospace industry preferred ASQ CQE certified (preferred) - Knowledge of lean manufacturing basics and AS9100 quality system requirements Working - Knowledge of problem-solving tools Experience in blueprint reading PPAP and AS9102 experience - Strong organization and planning skills ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Fullerton, CA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119954) ## More jobs at Howmet Aerospace ### [Machining Tech II - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/ca64c7bc6ab10a6cab29/) Fullerton, CA, United States ### [Machining Tech IV, Forming Press- 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/b5ce89ad6ba1e381b6c5/) Fullerton, CA, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/6d8025bd2f7712311ba8/) Fullerton, CA, United States ### [Production Supervisor- Heat Treat, 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/907d99b9d2ffca995495/) Fullerton, CA, United States ### [Quality Inspector I - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/e52bb12ff4327636360d/) Fullerton, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/6859a98ca965a70c31cd/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Principal Quality Engineer – Design & Operations Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/4a65b5bcdbcdbf60b5aa/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e4e8f70fdd751f9ed29a/) Lockheed Martin · Chelmsford, MA ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1dfd8a8bf4398583a528/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/2cdaadf45eb5a1824142/) Genuine Parts · Plano, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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