Aerospace Quality Inspector – GD&T & First Article

Howmet; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. invites applications for a Manufacturing Quality Inspector at its Manchester, CT site. The role focuses on executing critical visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections to verify product conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

You will maintain inspection records, support internal and external audits, and work with Production to communicate results and ensure quality. ITAR compliance and safety protocols apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on product to assure compliance to Quality System, specs and customer requirements.
• Inspect in-process production to ensure drawings/specs are met.
• Inspect finished products; document corrections and ensure non-conforming items are not shipped.
• Maintain inspection records per government, customer and company standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and document rejections.
• Assist QA during internal and customer audits as needed.
• Ensure safe working environment and compliance with procedures.
• Review contracts, drawings, travelers for quality requirements.

Skills

Inspection experience

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

First Article / In-Process / Final Ins

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Quality records management

Nonconformance reports

Corrective actions

Certificate of Conformance

Audit support

Team collaboration

ITAR compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gages

Optical comparator

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. invites applications for a Manufacturing Quality Inspector at its Manchester, CT site. The role focuses on executing critical visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections to verify product conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

You will maintain inspection records, support internal and external audits, and work with Production to communicate results and ensure quality. ITAR compliance and safety protocols apply.