QC Inspector/Certification Specialist

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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.

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• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's Degree or related coursework in Quality Assurance or a similar field is a plus.

• 3 years of transferable quality experience

• Very detailed oriented, with a high level of accuracy in generating required certification documentation and handling of records

• Familiarity with ERP Software and Microsoft Office 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in and promote a team environment

• Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, metal stamping, or machining industries is preferred.

Certifications & Training

• ASQ Certified Technician, Inspector, or Auditor certification is highly desirable

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze quality trends and recommend items or areas that need further investigation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in both inspections and documentation.

• Along with inspection tasks, you will perform the duties of certification package preparation

• You will receive a job router from the Order Process Team, investigate the lot & lot genealogy, pull backup documentation for the material(s) in the order and assemble a certification package for the finished product

• Complete document package that reflects customer requirements, is thorough, complete, accurate, and acceptable to the customer

• Responsible for monitoring the time spent on each job as well as logging that time against the job

• Responsible for maintaining process control of material and job activity while the job is in their possession

• Responsible for completeness and accuracy of all certifications issued by him/her in keeping with procedures and the requirements of the customer's contract/order

• Responsive to customer requests for verification of documentation submitted

• Ability to research and confirm accuracy of certification package with vendor

• Responsible for inspecting parts received

• Responsible for first piece and final inspection

• May also perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned