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Inspector IV, Quality (1st Shift)

Howmet Aerospace
Carson, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Performing appropriate sampling plan per customer requirements
  • Dimensional Inspection and Acceptance
  • Visual Inspection and Acceptance
  • Receiving Inspection and Acceptance
  • Review of 3 rd Party Certification of Compliance Documentation
  • Supporting Quality in the recall of gages and tools
  • Review of Manufacturing Router
  • Prepare quality documentation including but not limited to dimensional inspection reports and logbooks for product acceptance
  • Prepare non-conformance reports for Quality and Engineering evaluation
  • Use hand tooling such as micrometers, microscopes, calipers, and thread gages
  • Use sampling plans, drawings, work instructions, industry standards and specification to verify conformance of product acceptance.
  • Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.
  • Basic computer skills for entering and accessing databases and spreadsheets

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Four years related quality experience or training in accordance with the defined skills training matrix progression; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient and able to train others in First Article requirements per AS9102
  • Know and understand Federal Aviation Administration requirements and impacts on the business
  • Prior experience in a Quality Inspector role
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • 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.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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