Quality Supervisor

Job Info

• Job Identification
  115443
  
• Job Category
  Quality
  
• Posting Date
  12/15/2025, 07:04 PM
  
• Locations
  
  135 North Unruh Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91744, US
  
  (On-site)
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Supervisor in our City of Industry, California location. 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.

About Howmet Aerospace

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.

Summary: Under the direction of the Quality Manager, is responsible for customer-plant liaison, implementation and improvement of statistical methods, quality cost analysis, specification and procedure development, and assisting with plant quality audits. Responsible for overseeing day to day supervision for all hourly Quality Technicians in dept.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Acts as liaison between Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering relative to customer specifications, customer quality requirements, and customer problems.
* Review customer complaints, analyze returns and make recommendations for corrective action.
* Assist plants on quality improvement programs.
* Assist in conducting annual plant audits and systems surveys.
* Update and augment group Quality Assurance procedures and systems.
* Assist application Engineering and Sales in development and application problems.
* Supervise daily quality operations, including incoming, inprocess, and final inspections, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer specifications.
* Oversee metallurgical and mechanical testing activities such as hardness testing, tensile testing, microstructure evaluation, grain flow verification, and failure analysis.
* Review and approve material certifications, heattreat records, certifications, and specialprocess documentation with a strong understanding of alloy behavior and metallurgical properties
* Lead rootcause analysis and corrective actions using structured problemsolving tools (8D, 5 Why, fishbone), incorporating metallurgical findings when applicable.
* Manage calibration and proper use of lab and inspection equipment including hardness testers, optical microscopes, tensile machines, torque testers, and precision measurement tools.
* Ensure proper metallographic sample preparation, microstructure analysis, and interpretation of results for process validation and nonconformance investigations.
* Verify compliance with aerospace fastener standards related to mechanical properties, material composition, and surface treatments.
* Continually strive to improve: testing methods, tooling, and equipment through statistical sampling, that ensure adequate quality in our manufactured product.
* Work with engineering to develop simple and efficient methods of testing new product lines.
* Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations, to ensure that processes are being followed, and short cuts are not being taken, jeopardizing the quality of our product.
* Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
* Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
* Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.
* Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
* Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
* Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
* Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management.
* Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities
* Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quality Aerospace Manufacturing environment
* Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or lead responsibility
* Handson experience with metallurgical laboratory practices such as sample preparation, microstructure evaluation, grain flow verification, hardness testing, and failure analysis.
* Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is 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. ITRA defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education preferred

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 salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

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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

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