Specification Analyst II - Quality

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

401k with company contributions

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Documentation Specialist to interpret complex specifications and ensure materials meet customer requirements and Carpenter capabilities. The role involves reviewing specifications, coordinating changes across departments, and supporting training and audits.

You will work within a quality-centric environment, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO, ASTM and related standards, while helping maintain KPIs and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Review new and revised specifications to identify material and quality characteristics across chemistry, mechanical, structural and nondestructive testing.
• Validate Carpenter's capacity to produce material meeting all stipulations and refer requirements beyond capability for resolution.
• Input or abstract specification requirements into Carpenter's electronic database and identify errors during re-review.
• Understand and adhere to customer and industry requirements including AS9100, EU Directive, ISO, ASTM and customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and issue exception letters to document proposed alternative requirements or refusals.
• Coordinate changes to specification requirements across departments.
• Engage with external customers, suppliers and third-party audits related to certifications and quality systems.
• Assist with training new employees on basic daily tasks.

Skills

Technical documentation review

Quality specification interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Two-year or four-year technical college degree

High school diploma

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Principal Purpose of Position:

With minimal oversight and guidance of senior analysts, this individual is responsible for interpreting complex industry, customer, and internal specifications to extract necessary data ensuring materials meet all customer requirements and align with Carpenter's capabilities. By definition, complex specifications have many material characteristics or parameters, interdependencies on other specifications and high variability in the applicable products. The ideal candidate would have demonstrated capability of reviewing and understanding basic specifications and participated in abstracting information.

• Review new and revised specifications to:
  • Identify required material and quality characteristics, encompassing chemistry, mechanical, structural, and non-destructive testing
  • Validate Carpenter's capacity to produce material meeting all stipulations
  • Refer specification requirements beyond Carpenter's capability to subject matter experts (metallurgy, quality, legal, etc.) for resolution
  • Draft and issue exception letters to Customer Solutions to document which specification requirements Carpenter proposes alternative requirements or rejects
  • Input or abstract specification requirements into Carpenter's electronic database
  • Identify and resolve errors during abstract re-review
• Participates in communication and coordination of proposed changes to specification requirements across various departments
• Ensures industry specifications and standards are maintained to the latest revision
• Comprehends and adheres to standard operating procedures and job aids
• Familiarity with departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive process enhancements, achieve daily targets, and uphold customer satisfaction. Identifies and supports improvement initiatives aligned with KPIs.
• Assists with training new employees on basic daily tasks
• Understands requirements to ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements including AS9100, EU Directive, ISO, ASTM and customer quality requirements.
• Engages with external customers, suppliers and third-party audits related to certifications and associated quality systems.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

• A Two Year or Four-Year technical college degree preferred. High school diploma required.

Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum of four years' experience in technical documentation review or other related experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Preferred three or more years' experience in a metals testing environment, encompassing chemistry, mechanical, magnetic, NDT, and metallographic testing knowledge.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.