Specification Analyst II – Quality

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer of premium specialty alloys with a focus on materials specifications and quality control. The role entails reviewing complex specifications, validating production capabilities, and coordinating changes across departments to maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO, and ASTM standards.

The candidate should have a technical college degree (two or four years) with at least four years in technical documentation review, plus metals testing

Qualifications

• Two or four-year technical college degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum four years' experience in technical documentation review.
• Preferred three or more years' experience in metals testing environment (chemistry, mechanical, magnetic, NDT, metallographic).

Responsibilities

• Review new and revised specifications to identify required material and quality characteristics.
• Validate Carpenter's capacity to produce material meeting all stipulations.
• Draft and issue exception letters documenting proposed alternative requirements.
• Input or abstract specification requirements into Carpenter’s electronic database.
• Coordinate proposed specification changes across departments.
• Ensure industry specifications and standards are maintained to latest revision.
• Engage with external customers, suppliers and third-party audits related to certifications.

Skills

Technical documentation review

Metals testing knowledge

Quality standards (AS9100/ISO/ASTM)

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Two/Four-year technical college degree

High school diploma required

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.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

Carpenter Technology Corporation 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.

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