Specification Analyst II – Quality

Carpenter Technology Corporation•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Specification Analyst II interprets complex industry, customer, and internal specifications to identify necessary data and ensure materials meet customer requirements and align with Carpenter’s capabilities. The role works with minimal oversight and guidance from senior analysts. Complex specifications may include numerous material characteristics or parameters, interdependencies with other specifications, and high variability across applicable products. The analyst reviews new and revised specifications, identifies material and quality requirements, assesses whether Carpenter can meet them, and refers requirements beyond Carpenter’s capabilities to relevant subject matter experts. The role also documents proposed exceptions, abstracts specification requirements into an electronic database, reviews abstracts for errors, and coordinates proposed specification changes across departments. The position supports current standards, compliance with customer and industry requirements, KPI-driven improvements, basic training for new employees, and customer, supplier, and third-party audit activities. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of four years of experience in technical documentation review or related experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.
Demonstrated capability reviewing and understanding basic specifications and participation in abstracting information.
Ability to interpret complex specifications and assess material and quality requirements against Carpenter’s capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Two-year or four-year technical college degree preferred.
Three or more years of experience in a metals testing environment preferred, encompassing knowledge of chemistry, mechanical, magnetic, non-destructive, and metallographic testing.

Responsibilities

Review new and revised specifications to identify required material and quality characteristics, including chemistry, mechanical, structural, and non-destructive testing requirements.
Validate Carpenter’s capacity to produce material that meets all specification requirements.
Refer requirements beyond Carpenter’s capabilities to subject matter experts, including metallurgy, quality, and legal personnel.
Draft and issue exception letters to Customer Solutions documenting requirements for which Carpenter proposes alternatives or which it rejects.
Input or abstract specification requirements into Carpenter’s electronic database.
Identify and resolve errors during abstract re-review.
Participate in communication and coordination of proposed specification requirement changes across departments.
Ensure industry specifications and standards are maintained at the latest revision.
Comprehend and follow standard operating procedures and job aids.
Use familiarity with departmental KPIs to support process enhancements, achieve daily targets, uphold customer satisfaction, and identify or support aligned improvement initiatives.
Assist with training new employees on basic daily tasks.
Support compliance with customer and industry requirements, including AS9100, EU Directive, ISO, ASTM, and customer quality requirements.
Engage with external customers, suppliers, and third-party auditors regarding certifications and associated quality systems.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.