Specification Analyst II – Quality

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation produces and distributes premium specialty alloys and advanced process solutions for markets including aerospace, transportation, medical, and energy. The Specification Analyst II works with minimal oversight and guidance from senior analysts to interpret complex industry, customer, and internal specifications. The role extracts information needed to confirm that materials meet customer requirements and align with Carpenter’s capabilities. Complex specifications may involve numerous material characteristics, interdependencies, and products with substantial variability. The position reviews new and revised specifications, documents requirements in Carpenter’s electronic database, and helps resolve issues identified during review. It also supports specification-change coordination, compliance with customer and industry quality requirements, process improvement, and training. The role may engage with external customers, suppliers, and third-party auditors on certifications and associated quality systems.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least four years of experience in technical documentation review or related experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.
Ability to interpret complex industry, customer, and internal specifications and extract applicable requirements.
Ability to identify material and quality characteristics, assess production capability, and recognize requirements needing subject matter expert review.
Ability to enter or abstract specification requirements and identify errors during re-review.
Understand and adhere to standard operating procedures and job aids.
Understand customer and industry quality requirements, including AS9100, EU Directive, ISO, ASTM, and customer quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two-year or four-year technical college degree preferred.
Three or more years of experience in a metals testing environment, including knowledge of chemistry, mechanical, magnetic, non-destructive, and metallographic testing.
Demonstrated ability to review and understand basic specifications and participate in abstracting information.

Responsibilities

Review new and revised specifications and identify required material and quality characteristics, including chemistry, mechanical, structural, and non-destructive testing requirements.
Validate Carpenter’s ability to produce material that meets specification requirements.
Refer requirements beyond Carpenter’s capabilities to relevant subject matter experts, such as metallurgy, quality, and legal specialists.
Draft and issue exception letters to Customer Solutions documenting proposed alternative requirements or rejected requirements.
Enter 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 changes across departments.
Ensure industry specifications and standards are maintained at the latest revision.
Follow standard operating procedures and job aids.
Use departmental KPIs to support process enhancements, daily targets, and customer satisfaction; identify and support improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs.
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.