Product Engineer II

Employer description

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Product Engineer II in our Torrance, CA location. This position has responsibility of product development and qualifications for product lines at our Torrance location.

Responsibilities:

Plan, initiate, and drive development of new fastener products and improvementsCollaborate and build relationships with customers on fastener concepts and qualification activitiesInitiate and prepare product samples and tests for customers and internal managementOversee qualification testing and prepare qualification reports in accordance with customer procurement specifications to become an approved supplierCreate and revise product drawings, specifications, and product control documents in accordance with customer requirementsSupport Sales and Application Engineering activitiesSupport customers with troubleshooting support through detailed analysis of fastener and installation system problems, including supporting corrective actions as neededOversee manufacturing planning, drawings, and router preparation to ensure the proper flow of the product from the drawing to the completion of the parts, including tooling, manufacturing operations, processing, testing, and suppliersProvide feedback to Operations management on opportunities for manufacturing process improvements that improve safety, produce higher quality, reduce costs, or increase productivityParticipate as a key member of cross-functional teams engaged in manufacturing process improvementKey member of MRB to investigate product rejections and provide researched decisionsPrepare and document Design and Development activities in accordance with AS9100 Quality standardWork with laboratories on testing and preparation of test dataUtilize analytical tools and simulation software to evaluate product performance and interactionsComplete all backup, filing and data management associated with work activities to ensure the creation and maintenance of a reliable database of key, proprietary informationEnsure all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from 4 year universityMinimum 2 years of experience in engineeringEmployees 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 positionThis position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

Master’s degree in engineeringKnowledge of Aerospace forging, machining, & fastening processes preferredKnowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solvingStrong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levelsExperience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints.Exceptional written/oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsProblem-solving skills; ability to arrive at reliable conclusions based on analysis of informationAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, for practical solutionsAbility to comprehend and generate creative design solutions; translate concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify designsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedure manuals.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California. Remote work not considered.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, 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 $110K-$130K.