Quality Technician

Howmet Aerospace•Winsted, CT

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Quality team in Winsted, CT. If you're organized, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to build your career with a global aerospace leader. As a Quality Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining our Quality Management System, supporting production, and ensuring the precision and compliance our aerospace customers expect.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Highly organized and systematic, with the ability to manage multiple customer-specific requirements and quality processes.
Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A strong communicator who works collaboratively across departments.
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills.
Comfortable learning and retaining technical information and customer requirements.
Able to think critically, solve problems, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical, manufacturing, or quality-related education is a plus.
Associates degree in a technical field.
Quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
Experience with document control and quality record management.
Familiarity with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and inspection requirements.
Experience working with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 QMS standards
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Knowledge of DSQR (Designated Quality Representative/Product Release) processes is preferred.
Experience performing internal quality audits.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and organizing data.
Strong computer and documentation skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform source inspections using customer specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality documentation.
Review product documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements prior to product release (DSQR/Product Release activities).
Maintain quality records through document control, including scanning, filing, and record retention.
Update work instructions, routers, quality documents, and manufacturing paperwork.
Support the administration of the Certified Operator/Inspector Program, including employee training, testing, auditing, and documentation.
Conduct quality audits of parts being manufactured and verify compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
Collect, review, and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to support process improvement.
Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) documentation, corrective actions, supplier returns, and quality reporting.
Verify inspection reports and quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Support internal special processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform internal process audits and help ensure compliance with our Quality Management System.
Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve quality concerns while maintaining positive working relationships.