Quality Engineer

• Plant 3 Howmet United States, Michigan, Whitehall Sep 14, 2026
  Job Info Job Identification
  119350 Job Category
  Quality Posting Date
  09/14/2026, 02:38 PM Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site) Apply Before
  12/13/2026, 05:00 AM Job Schedule
  Full time 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 Currency Code
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  Responsibilities This Quality Engineer position will be located in our Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation and will resolve manufacturing & shipment issues relative to customer specifications.

Support the administration of quality manuals, continuous improvement initiatives & interaction with business center personnel on quality initiatives. Root cause analysis & corrective/preventative action determined as appropriate. Work on behalf of our customers to ensure that we meet their expectations from a product and procedure perspective. Additionally, act as a liaison to thoughtfully communicate quality concerns, functional changes, and request customer approvals. Job Roles Systems thinker

• sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
  Optimizer
• constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
  Anticipation
• looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
  Operational accelerator
• drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
  Organization and structure
• works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
  Influence
• leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
  Data informed
• focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions
  Prioritized reaction
• handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
  Relationship
• connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard
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  Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution preferred in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Material Science, or Manufacturing Engineering

Experience working in an internship or co-op capacity in a manufacturing or lab environment

3 years Quality and/or Engineering experience with strong dimensional and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal and team work skills

Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e.

AS9100, NADCAP

)

Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology

Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 8D)

Experience with APQP and PPAP is desirable

ASQ, CQA, and/or CQE preferred

Experience in aerospace or automotive

Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills

Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement