Quality Engineering Technician
Howmet Aerospace · Dover, NJ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Dover, NJ.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, AS9100, Internal audits, Machining, Casting, Painting / coating
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $114k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 13 quality engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $114k–$155k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- ISO 9001 46%
- Six Sigma 46%
- Supplier quality 38%
- FMEA 31%
- Minitab 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Casting, Painting / coating, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Dover
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
This position supports quality, engineering, and manufacturing by developing and monitoring the quality management system and assuring compliance with customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- ◆Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
- ◆Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
- ◆Wear all required personal protective equipment.
- ◆Report all job-related illnesses and injuries. (Per employee handbook).
- ◆Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
- ◆Attend all EH&S training.
JOB
requirements
of AS9100.
- ✓Work with cross-functional teams to solve problems and address quality related issues, including scrap, rework, and customer returns.
- ✓Perform activities related to the MRB / non-conforming material control process and comply with area process flow.
- ✓Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- ✓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.
- ✓Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- ✓High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- ✓No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓2-year Associate’s Degree or equivalent related experience.
- ✓Knowledge of AS9100.
- ✓Experience with different quality tools utilized for root cause corrective action problem solving.
- ✓Proficient computer skills, including word processing and email as well as the basic use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations.
- ✓Oral and written communication skills.
- ✓Ability to Attain Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- ✓Inspecting Material - Inspecting materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- ✓Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.
Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Quality Technician to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey.
The work hours and training hours for this position will be 7AM-330PM
Anticipated Pay Range: $26-$30 per hour. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits
Essential Job Functions
- •This position reports to the Senior Quality Engineer and is responsible for supporting all Quality Engineers in performing their duties.
- •Assist quality engineers in preparation of process approval packages, concessions, MRB submittals, dimensional reports, etc.
- •Lead the submittal of SPS and eCav documents for GE.
- •Maintain current access to customer web portals.
- •Support Quality Engineers with updates to various logs such as shipper logs, concession logs, GX Release Log, and other data collection logs as needed.
- •Support Quality Engineer team with mold sheet releases, product criteria updates, and quality alerts.
- •Participate in customer calls as needed. Directly contact customer counterparts when needed.
- •Serve as a Quality Assurance resource in manufacturing to ensure products meet the customer requirements. This may include but is not limited to the following: visual inspection, data collection and review, gauge operation, and wax pattern review. Operate gauges and other inspection equipment, including but not limited to calipers and pin gauges.
- •Understand and interpret product criteria, activity instructions, and business operating procedures. Participate in product criteria and activity instruction revisions to verify product and processes meet customer and quality requirements.
- •Undergo training and become a qualified internal auditor. Conduct audits to ensure processes and systems are in control and meet the
Other Skills/Abilities
- •This job has frequent internal contact with management, manufacturing, sales and engineering. External contact includes frequent communication with customers and strong communication skills are needed for this position.
Physical demands/equipment used
- •Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- •Ability to push/pull mobile cart during shift.
- •Flexibility to working in different work areas / locations throughout the plant.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties